Lower extremity growth and deformity

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 discrepa...

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Published in:Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine 2016-12, Vol.9 (4), p.454-461
Main Authors: Whitaker, Amanda T., Vuillermin, Carley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Orthopedics
Pediatric Orthopedics (B Heyworth
Pediatric Orthopedics (B Heyworth, Section Editor)
Rehabilitation Medicine
Section Editor
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Surgical Orthopedics
Topical Collection on Pediatric Orthopedics
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1935-973X
1935-9748
DOI:10.1007/s12178-016-9373-4