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1Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii Dzieciecej, Akademia Medyczna im. K. Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu I Ortopedia Polska
|December 6, 2001
Abstract:
The paper presents the role of limb lengthening in the treatment of short stature. Basing on different etiologies and psychosocial aspects of short stature indications and contraindications for treatment are presented. Functional and cosmetic indications for treatment are discussed. Pros and cons of different strategies for short stature treatment are described. Basing on available literature the range of lengthening and optimal age for starting treatment are discussed.
