Rotational deformities of the long bones can be corrected with rotationally guided growth during the growth phase: A study in rabbits

Background and purpose — Coronal and sagittal plane long bone deformities can be corrected with guided growth, whereas transverse plane rotational deformities require osteotomy and internal or external fixation. We investigated whether rotational changes can be introduced with the plating technique....

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Main Authors: Mutlu Cobanoglu, Emre Cullu, Figen Sevil Kilimci, Mehmet Kamil Ocal, Rahime Yaygingul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-05-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17453674.2016.1152450