Combined antegrade femur lengthening and distal deformity correction: a case series
Abstract Background Leg length discrepancy is often associated with distal femur angular deformities such as valgus or flexion. This study aims to report a new technique for simultaneous limb lengthening and acute distal femoral angular correction. Methods A retrospective chart review of patients un...
Main Authors: | Achraf Jardaly, Shawn R. Gilbert |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-020-02168-6 |
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