Epiphyseal stapling for leg equalization in developing countries.
Epiphyseal stapling to arrest growth in the longer limb in growing children has been used in 923 cases over 26 years in the management of leg length inequality. Five hundred and three were assessed at the end of growth. Seventy-one percent had 0.5 cm to 1 cm of shortening and 80% did not need an orthosis. Although other methods are available, this technique is particularly valuable in developing countries because it needs only basic surgical facilities and the financial cost is low.
Sengupta
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Child Health and Postgraduate Education, Calcutta, India.
Gupta
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D016896:Treatment Outcome