Quality of Life in Children With Achondroplasia Undergoing Paired Limb Lengthening With an External Fixator and Modified Distraction Control: Observational Nonrandomized Study
BackgroundTransosseous distraction osteosynthesis is prioritized in orthopedic care for children with achondroplasia. However, difficulties encountered during treatment and rehabilitation directly impact patients’ quality of life. Using rod external fixators within a semicirc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2024-01-01
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Series: | JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies |
Online Access: | https://rehab.jmir.org/2024/1/e49261 |