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J Pediatr Orthop ; 4(2): 201-7, 1984 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-6699162

ABSTRACT

During the period 1973-1978 elongation with a distraction-compression apparatus was performed on 78 children with congenital limb length inequality. The length of follow-up ranged from 2 to 6 years. Inequality in limb length measured 4 to 6.5 cm in 51 children, 6.5 to 8 cm in 24, and more than 8 cm in three. The final results in 72 children were judged satisfactory in that equal limb length was obtained. Equalization was accomplished with lengthening up to 6 cm in a one-stage procedure; lengthening greater than 6 cm was accomplished in two stages. During distraction two fractures and six pin tract infections occurred; four patients with joint stiffness adjacent to the segment under elongation required additional measures.


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Bone Lengthening/methods , Leg Length Inequality/congenital , Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Fibula/surgery , Follow-Up Studies , Hip/surgery , Humans , Male , Osteotomy , Tibia/surgery
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