The Journal of the Korean Bone and Joint Tumor Society  2011;17(1):1-10

doi:10.5292/jkbjts.2011.17.1.1

Growth Expectation in Children: Leg Length Discrepancy Related with Bone Tumor in Children.

Sung Taek JUNG ; Kwang Cheul JEONG ; Hyeong Won PARK

Keywords

bone tumor; leg length discrepancy; growth expectation

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

The main goals of treatment of malignant bone tumor are the prolongation of life survival and the improvement of quality of life. In growing children, however, leg length discrepancy (LLD) is one of major problem in the treatment of malignant bone tumors. Therefore, the precise understanding of growth in children is essential, and the prediction of LLD is critical in deciding the time and options of surgery. In addition, to use the adequate method of growth expectation, periodic follow-up and collaboration with patient's parents are needed.