Is the High Healing Index a Complication of Progressive Long Bone Lengthening? Observations from a Cohort of 178 Children Treated with Circular External Fixation for Lower Limb Length Discrepancy

• Main Authors: Alessandro Depaoli (Author), Marina Magnani (Author), Agnese Casamenti (Author), Tosca Cerasoli (Author), Marco Ramella (Author), Grazia Chiara Menozzi (Author), Marina Mordenti (Author), Gino Rocca (Author), Giovanni Trisolino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The use of external fixators (EFs) for lower limb lengthening is common for treating lower limb length discrepancy (LLD) in children. The concern at present revolves around extended treatment times, with some suggesting a healing index (HI) > 45 days/cm as a major complication. The aim of this st...