Extensive Limb Lengthening for Achondroplasia and Hypochondroplasia
Extensive limb lengthening (ELL) was completed in 75 patients: 66 achondroplasia and 9 hypochondroplasia. The average lengthening was 27 cm for achondroplasia (12–40 cm) and 17 cm for hypochondroplasia (range 10–25 cm). There were 48 females and 27 males. Lengthening was done either by 2-segment (14...
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Children |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/7/540 |