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. 1987 Nov;69(5):817-21.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.69B5.3680350.

Circumferential periosteal release in the treatment of children with leg-length inequality

G P Wilde  1 , G C Baker
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Circumferential periosteal release in the treatment of children with leg-length inequality

G P Wilde et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1987 Nov.

Abstract

We present the results of 38 children with leg inequality treated by circumferential periosteal release. Leg-length discrepancy was expressed as a percentage of the longer limb. All patients showed a decrease in percentage difference at one year after operation, the mean difference dropping from 7.24% to 5.45%. The size of the response was directly related to the age of the patient at operation, being more pronounced in the younger patients. The response was not related to sex, diagnosis, or rate of growth of the patient immediately preceding operation.

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