Abstract
Bilateral simultaneous elongation of the lower limbs was performed in 3 achondroplastic children. A total of 10 bones were elongated with Wagner's distraction apparatus, mainly by a modified Wagner technique. Maximal elongation of 34 to 44% of the original bone length resulted in relatively minor complications. Elongation of the lower limbs in achondroplastic children improves trunk-to-lower-limb proportions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 194-197 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research |
Volume | 144 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1979 |