A new technique for correction of leg length discrepancies in combination with complex axis deformities of the lower limb using a lengthening nail and a locking plate

Steiger, Christina; Lenze, U; Krieg, A H

doi:10.1302/1863-2548.12.170190

Scientific article

English

A new technique for correction of leg length discrepancies in combination with complex axis deformities of the lower limb using a lengthening nail and a locking plate

ContributorsSteiger, Christina; Lenze, U; Krieg, A H

Published inJournal of Children's Orthopaedics, vol. 12, no. 5, p. 515-525

Publication date2018

Abstract

Intramedullary lengthening nails are an accepted alternative to external fixators but are limited by anatomical preconditions. Therefore, to date the use of external fixators is sometimes inevitable. We report on a new technique for correction of combined limb length discrepancies and complex axis deformities using solely internal devices - a lengthening nail and a locking plate.

Keywords

Mechanical axis
Axis deformity
Leg lengthening
Intramedullary nailing
Fitbone

Affiliation entities

Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de pédiatrie, gynécologie et obstétrique

Citation (ISO format)

STEIGER, Christina, LENZE, U, KRIEG, A H. A new technique for correction of leg length discrepancies in combination with complex axis deformities of the lower limb using a lengthening nail and a locking plate. In: Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics, 2018, vol. 12, n° 5, p. 515–525. doi: 10.1302/1863-2548.12.170190