Femoral lengthening
- VernacularTitle:股骨延长术
- Author:
Bin CHEN
;
Gang WANG
;
Guoxian PEI
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Femoral lengthening;
Indication;
Complication;
Surgical method
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Limb lengthening has been applied to deal with inequality of lower limb for a long time. In some special cases femoral lengthening can be chosen for the treatment, though this technique is more difficult than tibial lengthening. We have reviewed in this paper the indications, different methods, newest devices and skills, prevention and cure of complications in femoral lengthening. Because of the high incidence of complications due to this operation, doctors should be very cautious when they determine the cases for the operation.
