Is the High Healing Index a Complication of Progressive Long Bone Lengthening? Observations from a Cohort of 178 Children Treated with Circular External Fixation for Lower Limb Length Discrepancy

Is the High Healing Index a Complication of Progressive Long Bone Lengthening? Observations from a Cohort of 178 Children Treated with Circular External Fixation for Lower Limb Length Discrepancy

The use of external fixators (EFs) for lower limb lengthening is common for treating lower limb length discrepancy (LLD) in children. The concern at present revolves around extended treatment times, with some suggesting a healing index (HI) > 45 days/cm as a major complication. The aim of this st...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Depaoli, Marina Magnani, Agnese Casamenti, Tosca Cerasoli, Marco Ramella, Grazia Chiara Menozzi, Marina Mordenti, Gino Rocca, Giovanni Trisolino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
Ilizarov
external fixator
limb lengthening
child
leg length discrepancy
healing index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/10/1586

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