What's New in Pediatric Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction?

Over the past 5 years, published literature regarding treatment of pediatric limb deformity and limb length discrepancy demonstrates much interest in better understanding, categorizing and treating these challenging problems. Many studies explore expanding and refining indications for traditional tr...

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Published inJournal of pediatric orthopaedics Vol. 40; no. 7; p. e598
Main Authors Socci, Adrienne R, Horn, David, Fornari, Eric D, Lakra, Akshay, Schulz, Jacob F, Sharkey, Melinda S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2020
Subjects
Bone Lengthening - trends
Bone Nails
Child
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Humans
Leg Length Inequality - surgery
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Summary:Over the past 5 years, published literature regarding treatment of pediatric limb deformity and limb length discrepancy demonstrates much interest in better understanding, categorizing and treating these challenging problems. Many studies explore expanding and refining indications for traditional treatment methods like guided growth techniques. Other studies have evaluated the results of new techniques such as lengthening via mechanized intramedullary nails. Additionally, series comparing older and newer techniques such as lengthening with external devices versus mechanized nails are becoming increasingly available.
ISSN:1539-2570
DOI:10.1097/BPO.0000000000001456