title: [Closed distraction epiphysiolysis for leg lengthening and axis correction of the leg in children].
abstract: The distraction-epiphyseolysis is a method of leg-lengthening and allows to correct leg-deformities. A daily lengthening of 1 mm enhances ossification and enables a maximum lengthening of 8-10 cm. The indications, contra-indications and the method are described.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001864:Bone Wires; D002648:Child; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012306:Risk
vernacular_title: Die geschlossene Distraktionsepiphyseolyse zur Beinverlängerung und Beinachsenkorrektur bei Kindern.