title: Lower extremity growth and deformity.
abstract: The pediatric lower extremity has well known growth patterns. When deformities or growth disturbances occur, there are several methods to measure and predict the resulting discrepancy, including the Green-Anderson, Moseley, and Multiplier methods. Many techniques exist to correct leg length discrepancy and deformity such and temporary epiphysiodesis, permanent epiphysiodesis, external fixators, and internal lengthening devices. All of these methods have numerous complications and limitations; however, with careful planning and patient selection, length and alignment can be improved with high patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, HU319, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.|Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive T2E-2709, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA.
authors.forename: Amanda T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Whitaker
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, HU319, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. carley.vuillermin@childrens.harvard.edu.
authors.forename: Carley
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vuillermin
keywords: Deformity; Growth; Lower extremity; Pediatric orthopedics