Effectiveness of different minimally invasive epiphysiodesis techniques in the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies: a systematic review protocol.

نویسندگان

  • Megan Cain
  • Matthew Stephenson
  • Kandiah Umapathysivam
  • Nicole Williams
  • Jamie Ianunzio
چکیده

REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the use of percutaneous epiphysiodesis for the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies (LLDs). The effectiveness of four different percutaneous epiphysiodesis techniques will be compared, including transphyseal screws (percutaneous epiphysiodesis using transphyseal screws), physeal drilling and curettage, physeal stapling and guided growth with eight-Plates.Specific review questions to be addressed include.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports

دوره 14 12  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2016