title: [Percutaneous epiphysiodesis. First trials with the long bones of the lower limbs].
abstract: Ten children underwent a percutaneous drilling. The growth plate is destroyed under X ray control. The results are usually good, except in one analysed case. The percutaneous epiphysiodesis is minimally traumatic, cosmetically preferable and safe.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Saint-Jacques, CHU, Besançon.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brax
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gille
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: L'épiphysiodèse percutanée. Premiers essais concernant les os longs des membres inférieurs.