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[Closed distraction epiphysiolysis for leg lengthening and axis correction of the leg in children]
Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|November 1, 1986
Abstract:
The distraction-epiphyseolysis is a method of leg-lengthening and allows to correct leg-deformities. A daily lengthening of 1 mm enhances ossification and enables a maximum lengthening of 8-10 cm. The indications, contra-indications and the method are described.