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Valgus knee and limb length discrepancy: correction and lengthening with external fixator


Valgus knee and limb length discrepancy: correction and lengthening with external fixator

16-year-old boy with severe left valgus knee and limb length discrepancy (=shortening) of the left lower limb by 5 cm (a, b).

He underwent valgus correction and limb lengthening surgery with external fixator. Result of treatment (c, d): the pelvis is well aligned, the knee axis has been recovered.


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