From the moment Luciana was born prematurely, she’s been a fighter. She entered the world facing multiple challenges, including a three-centimeter difference in leg length and foot sizes. When she turned three, she had her first procedure at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to help her walk straight and correct her foot. As she got older and eventually stopped growing, doctors needed to make her legs the same length. They used a new internal device that broke the bone and stretched it until it was the same size as her other leg. Today, thanks to the care she received, Luciana no longer limps and is an active teenager. While Luciana felt supported through her surgeries and rehabilitation at Nicklaus, she knows that resources for limb-lengthening surgeries can be limited. This inspired her to write a guide for teens undergoing similar procedures, providing physical and mental tips to navigate the challenges that come with the limb-lengthening process. She hopes her guide will help other teenagers remain optimistic through their unique journeys.