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Lengthening and Deformity
Correction of a Femur Malunion Using an EBI Monolateral Frame
Patient: Nancy
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Nancy, a psychology professor, wrote
this editorial to
the NY times.
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is a 55 y/o woman who broke her leg as a child. She developed
shortening and deformity. The valgus (knock-knee deformity)
was causing arthritis and pain in her knee and the shortening
caused back pain.
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osteotomy and acute correction of the femur was performed
through a percutaneous approach. Gradual lengthening (4 cm)
was accomplished with an EBI frame over 2 months to optimize
leg lengths. Note the early new bone formation in the gap.
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frame was removed after 6 months after complete bone healing. |
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