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  • Title: Experience with 141 tibial lengthenings in poliomyelitis and comparison of 3 different methods.
    Author: Ahmadi B, Akbarnia BA, Ghobadi F, Ganjavian MS, Nasseri D.
    Journal: Clin Orthop Relat Res; 1979; (145):150-3. PubMed ID: 535265.
    Abstract:
    Three different distraction devices were investigated for the treatment of leg-length discrepancy caused by poliomyelitis in 144 patients. The average leg-length discrepancy was 5.2 cm and lengthening obtained 4.8 cm. For tibial leg-lengthening. Anderson's apparatus was used in 50 patients; an external fixator device (developed in Shafa Rehabilitation Hospital) was used in 40 patients; and the Wagner apparatus was used in 51 patients. The incidence of major complications was low in all 3 groups. The overall failure rate was 4%. There were no significant differences in the final results among the 3 groups. However, preference is given to the Wagner device because of its practical advantages.
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