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  • Title: Tibial shortening for correction of leg length discrepancy and deformity: a new technique.
    Author: Abdlslam KM, Oleksak M, Saleh M.
    Journal: J Pediatr Orthop B; 2003 Jul; 12(4):264-8. PubMed ID: 12821843.
    Abstract:
    Where length discrepancy occurs in the skeletally mature lower leg, there may be a benefit in using the technique of tibial shortening. Existing techniques have not been widely adopted and are associated with a high incidence of soft tissue complications. We describe a technique of progressive shortening, which we believe is a safe method, having adapted this from techniques for dealing with traumatic bone loss.
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