The effect of temporary hemiepiphysiodesis in the treatment of skeleton immature posttraumatic genu angular deformity: a retrospective study of 27 cases

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect, rate of angular correction, and complications of temporary hemiepiphysiodesis (TH) in the treatment of skeleton immature posttraumatic genu angular deformity. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the records of 27 patients unde...

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Main Authors: Jing Ding, Ting Zhu, Fang-chun Jin, Zhen-kai Wu, Hai Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1426-0