Study shows different surgical options chosen can impact children's future income
When balancing treatment options for a child with a significant difference in leg length, doctors typically advise families about the risks and benefits of surgeries to either shorten or elongate one of the limbs. New research suggests they may also want to consider how the child's ultimate height will affect his or her income as an adult.
In a study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition in Washington, DC, on Saturday, Oct. 24, researchers discovered each extra inch of adult height translates to an average increase of more than $1,100 added annual income.
