Growth arrest: leg length correction through temporary epiphysiodesis with a novel rigid staple (RigidTack).

Bjoern VogtRobert RoedlGeorg GoshegerAdrien FrommerAndrea LauferMarie-Theres Kleine-KoenigChristoph TheilGregor Toporowski

Published in: The bone & joint journal (2021)

Treatment of LLD using novel rigid staples appears a feasible and promising strategy. Secondary frontal and sagittal plane deformities remain a potential complication, although the rate seems to be lower in patients treated with rigid staples. Further comparative studies are needed to investigate this issue. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(8):1428-1437.

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