Preliminary results of temporary vs. permanent epiphysiodesis for reduction of excessive predicted final height in tall stature patients

Autor: Laufer, Andrea, Vogt, Björn, Gosheger, Georg, Frommer, Adrien, Antfang, Carina, Rachbauer, Anna Maria, Tretow, Henning, Rödl, Robert, Toporowski, Gregor
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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DOI: 10.3205/22dkou477
Popis: Objectives: Reduction of excessive predicted final height may be achieved by hormonal treatment, or surgically by manipulating the growth plate around the knee through total epiphysiodesis (ED). Lately, hormonal therapy has been linked to adverse effects such as an overall increased cancer risk and [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]
Databáze: OpenAIRE