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Tension band plating is less effective in achieving equalization of leg length

PURPOSE: Little data is available on the efficiency of different implants for epiphysiodesis. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy between plates and staples in decreasing leg-length discrepancy. METHODS: A retrospective review of 19 children who underwent temporary epiphysiodesis of...

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Autores principales: Lee, W.-C., Kao, H.-K., Yang, W.-E., Chang, C.-H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6293331/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30607211
http://dx.doi.org/10.1302/1863-2548.12.170219