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Complications of leg lengthening: 46 procedures in 28 patients

Year: 1991

Type: article

Abstract: The results and complications of 46 leg-lengthening procedures in 28 consecutive patients were analyzed retrospectively. There were 24 femoral and 22 tibial lengthenings, performed for short stature (5 patients) and limb-length discrepancy (23 patients). Three methods were used: diaphyseal osteotomy, metaphyseal corticotomy, and distraction physiolysis. In the second group a satisfactory result was obtained more often and a lower complication rate was observed. The overall complication rate was high: 45 substantial problems occurred. We conclude that leg lengthening is difficult, requiring good preoperative examination and planning, and should be carried out only in specialized centers.

Source: Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica

DOI: 10.3109/17453679108994463

Authors: Frank W. M. Faber, Willem Keessen, Peter M. van Roermund

Institutions: University Medical Center Utrecht, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bone fractures and treatments

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W1978241570

FWCI: 1.915

Cites: 14

Cited by: 77

Related to: 10