• J Pediatr Orthop · Mar 1990

    Metaphyseal distraction for lower limb lengthening and correction of axial deformities.

    • D Schlenzka, M Poussa, and K Osterman.
    • Orthopaedic Hospital of the Invalid Foundation, Helsinki, Finland.
    • J Pediatr Orthop. 1990 Mar 1; 10 (2): 202-5.

    AbstractMetaphyseal distraction with the Orthofix apparatus was performed on 10 patients (five femora and five tibiae). A retrospective review is presented. The follow-up time was 10-38 months. A satisfactory correction of leg length and axial deformity was achieved in all cases. There was no need for plating or bone grafting. All patients showed solid bony fusion at follow-up. Pin tract infections in seven patients resolved under antibiotic treatment. Problems of pin loosening and mechanical weakness of the distraction device are discussed.

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