Author/Editor | Srakar, F; Brecelj, J | |
Title | Bone lengthening: review of 279 cases and presentation of a monolateral lengthening device | |
Type | članek | |
Source | Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol | |
Vol. and No. | Letnik 59, št. Suppl 1 | |
Publication year | 1994 | |
Volume | str. 254-6 | |
Language | eng | |
Abstract | A monolateral lengthening device designed by the senior author is described and the resullts of 279 procedures performed in 226 patients are analysed. Mean age of patients at the time of treatment was 13 years and 7 months Mean increase in limb length was 4.9 cm. Major complications occurred in 13.9 percent of cases. | |
Descriptors | BONE LENGTHENING LEG LENGTH INEQUALITY |