Simultaneous Bilateral Femoral and Tibial Lengthening in Achondroplasia

Simultaneous Bilateral Femoral and Tibial Lengthening in Achondroplasia

Previous studies on lengthening for achondroplasia have reported bilateral extensive femoral lengthening followed by bilateral extensive tibial lengthening. To decrease trauma on soft tissues and joints, we propose bilateral simultaneous moderate femoral lengthening and moderate tibial lengthening f...

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Main Authors: Lior Shabtai, Julio J. Jauregui, John E. Herzenberg, Martin G. Gesheff, Shawn C. Standard, Philip K. McClure
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
bone lengthening
achondroplasia
external fixation
distraction osteogenesis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/9/749

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