Percutaneous epiphysiodesis using transphyseal screws (PETS): Prospective case study and review

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics

Volumn 24, Issue 6, 2004, Pages 721-725

  Nouh, Fred ^a   Kuo, Leonard A ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Angular deformity; Limb length discrepancy; Percutaneous epiphysiodesis; Transphyseal screws

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ARTICLE; BONE MALFORMATION; CHILD; EPIPHYSIODESIS; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; HOSPITALIZATION; HUMAN; LEG LENGTH INEQUALITY; MALE; MORBIDITY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; TRANSPHYSEAL SCREW;

EID: 7044235211     PISSN: 02716798     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01241398-200411000-00023     Document Type: Article

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