Differences between Two Methods to Stabilize Supramalleolar Osteotomies in Children—A Retrospective Case Series

Supramalleolar osteotomy (SMO) in pediatric patients can be fixed in various ways. We analyzed the records of 77 pediatric patients (124 SMOs) aged ≤16 years. In 56 patients (96 SMOs), K-wires were used to stabilize SMOs (WF group), while 21 patients (28 SMOs) were treated with locking compression p...

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Main Authors: Thomas Schlemmer, Reinald Brunner, Bernhard Speth, Johannes Mayr, Erich Rutz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/2/86