[Percutaneous epiphysiodesis. First trials with the long bones of the lower limbs].
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.
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Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Saint-Jacques, CHU, Besançon.
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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
L'épiphysiodèse percutanée. Premiers essais concernant les os longs des membres inférieurs.