Effects of progressive lengthening on the growth cartilage. Value of measurement of the torque
Penneçot, G.F.; Herman, S.; Pouliquen, J.C.
Revue de Chirurgie Orthopedique et Reparatrice de l'Appareil Moteur 69(8): 623-627
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-1040 PMID: 6231685 Document Number: 212385
The authors have studied the pressures exerted on the growth plate during 35 progressive lengthenings of the tibia. This pressure was assessed by an indirect method. The patients have been followed up for several years. There was a correlation between the pressure and the extent of growth later. The authors consider that this aspect should be carefully considered during the period of lengthening to avoid disturbance of future growth.