title: Effectiveness of different minimally invasive epiphysiodesis techniques in the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies: a systematic review protocol.
abstract: The objective of this review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the use of percutaneous epiphysiodesis for the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies (LLDs). The effectiveness of four different percutaneous epiphysiodesis techniques will be compared, including transphyseal screws (percutaneous epiphysiodesis using transphyseal screws), physeal drilling and curettage, physeal stapling and guided growth with eight-Plates.Specific review questions to be addressed include.
authors.affiliation: 1Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia 2Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia 3Orthopedic and Trauma Service, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia.
authors.forename: Megan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cain
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stephenson
authors.forename: Kandiah
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Umapathysivam
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Jamie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ianunzio