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Why Are People Breaking Their Legs to Get Taller?

42 years old Mukesh from India is going to break his legs to grow taller. He will be operated on using the Ilizarov method which had been used in the past to correct limb deformity. Now, it is popular among those who want a cosmetic height increase. 6 weeks later, he is having second thoughts.

English
  • Originally Aired February 18, 2023
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Production Company VICE Media
  • Created November 29, 2025 by
    AddingStuffIsFun
  • Modified November 29, 2025 by
    AddingStuffIsFun