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Epiphyseal stapling for leg equalization in developing countries

A Sengupta1, P Gupta

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Child Health and Postgraduate Education, Calcutta, India.

International Orthopaedics
|January 1, 1993
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Epiphyseal stapling effectively manages leg length inequality in children. This growth arrest technique offers good outcomes with minimal need for orthoses, especially in resource-limited settings.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric orthopedics
  • Growth management

Background:

  • Leg length inequality is a common pediatric orthopedic issue.
  • Epiphyseal stapling is a surgical technique to correct limb length discrepancies during growth.
  • The long-term efficacy and outcomes of epiphyseal stapling require evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term outcomes of epiphyseal stapling for leg length inequality.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of growth arrest in pediatric patients.
  • To determine the need for orthotic devices post-treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 923 cases undergoing epiphyseal stapling over 26 years.
  • Assessment of 503 patients at skeletal maturity.

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  • Analysis of limb length discrepancy correction and orthosis requirements.

    • Main Results:

    • Seventy-one percent of patients achieved 0.5 cm to 1 cm of shortening post-treatment.
    • Eighty percent of patients did not require an orthosis after epiphyseal stapling.
    • The procedure demonstrated significant success in managing leg length inequality.

    Conclusions:

    • Epiphyseal stapling is a valuable and effective method for managing leg length inequality in growing children.
    • The technique yields favorable results with a low incidence of subsequent orthotic needs.
    • Its low cost and minimal facility requirements make it ideal for developing countries.