Megan Cain1, Matthew Stephenson, Kandiah Umapathysivam, Nicole Williams, Jamie Ianunzio. 1. 1Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia 2Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia 3Orthopedic and Trauma Service, Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia.
Abstract
REVIEW QUESTION/ OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the use of percutaneous epiphysiodesis for the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies (LLDs). The effectiveness of four different percutaneous epiphysiodesis techniques will be compared, including transphyseal screws (percutaneous epiphysiodesis using transphyseal screws), physeal drilling and curettage, physeal stapling and guided growth with eight-Plates.Specific review questions to be addressed include.
REVIEW QUESTION/ OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the use of percutaneous epiphysiodesis for the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies (LLDs). The effectiveness of four different percutaneous epiphysiodesis techniques will be compared, including transphyseal screws (percutaneous epiphysiodesis using transphyseal screws), physeal drilling and curettage, physeal stapling and guided growth with eight-Plates.Specific review questions to be addressed include.
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