Abstract
Growth arrest of the physis is a well-known complication after damage to the physis from trauma, infection, or tumor. The outcome of complete growth arrest is shortening of the affected limb, but partial growth arrest of the epiphysis will lead to shortening and angulation. The amount of deformity and limb length discrepancy (LLD) is directly related to the age of the child at the time of the physeal damage. The treatment strategy in a growing child with partial growth arrest is different from the strategy in a mature patient.
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Eidelman, M. (2015). Case 16: Correction of Partial Epiphyseal Growth Arrest and 7 cm Shortening in 10 Years Old Girl. In: Rozbruch, S., Hamdy, R. (eds) Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery Case Atlas. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18023-6_64
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