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  • Title: Leg lengthening in achondroplastic children.
    Author: Ganel A, Horoszowski H, Kamhin M, Farine I.
    Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res; 1979 Oct; (144):194-7. PubMed ID: 394896.
    Abstract:
    Bilateral simultaneous elongation of the lower limbs was performed in 3 achondroplastic children. A total of 10 bones were elongated with Wagner's distraction apparatus, mainly by a modified Wagner technique. Maximal elongation of 34 to 44% of the original bone length resulted in relatively minor complications. Elongation of the lower limbs in achondroplastic children improves trunk-to-lower-limb proportions.
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