Several techniques exist for epiphysiodesis in limb length discrepancy with different results. Most of the time the results are disappointing for this functional surgery. The aim of this study is understanding the reasons of the failures by analyzing the different steps of the medical care. The patients will be distributed in two groups : "fulfilled contract" and "failed contract" The differences between the two groups will be analyzed.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
CHU Hopitâl d'Enfants
Nancy, Lorraine, France
RECRUITINGLimb length discrepancy before surgery
Time frame: 3 months
Bones length
Time frame: 3 months
Predictive bone growth
Time frame: 3 months
Time limit between consultation and surgery
Time frame: 3 months
Screw position in physis
Time frame: 3 months
Bone age at the time of surgery
Time frame: 3 months
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