Strategy for surgical treatment of short stature
Koczewski, P.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska 66(3): 297-305
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-479X PMID: 11732260 Document Number: 538714
The paper presents the role of limb lengthening in the treatment of short stature. Basing on different etiologies and psychosocial aspects of short stature indications and contraindications for treatment are presented. Functional and cosmetic indications for treatment are discussed. Pros and cons of different strategies for short stature treatment are described. Basing on available literature the range of lengthening and optimal age for starting treatment are discussed.