The Influence of Temporary Epiphysiodesis of the Proximal End of the Tibia on the Shape of the Knee Joint in Children Treated for Leg Length Discrepancy

The Influence of Temporary Epiphysiodesis of the Proximal End of the Tibia on the Shape of the Knee Joint in Children Treated for Leg Length Discrepancy

<b>Background:</b> Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is a common problem in the daily clinical practice of pediatric orthopedists. Surgical treatment using LLD temporary epiphysiodesis with eight-plate implants is a minimally invasive, safe, and well-tolerated procedure that provides good tre...

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Main Authors: Grzegorz Starobrat, Anna Danielewicz, Tomasz Szponder, Magdalena Wójciak, Ireneusz Sowa, Monika Różańska-Boczula, Michał Latalski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
leg length discrepancy
temporary epiphysiodesis
eight-plate
growth plate
knee deformity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1458

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