| Back pain and arthralgia before and after lengthening. 75 patients questioned after 6 (1-11) years. | |
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PMID: 8042488 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We performed 100 lengthenings of the lower extremities in 85 patients from 1980 to 1991, using three different surgical techniques. 6 (1-11) years after lengthening 75 of these patients with a preoperative leg length inequality of 6 (3-14) cm were clinically and radiographically assessed, and replied to a questionnaire on pre- and postoperative complaints of low back pain and pain from the joints of the lower extremities. Patients 15 years of age or younger at surgery had few complaints. Before lengthening, 18 patients suffered from severe low back pain compared with 6 at follow-up. Complaints from the joints of the lower extremities were less common and the effect of lengthening on these symptoms was minor. The ability to work, walk and to perform recreational activities was improved. 60 patients were satisfied with the result of the lengthening. |
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Authors:
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B Tjernström; L Rehnberg |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica Volume: 65 ISSN: 0001-6470 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Orthop Scand Publication Date: 1994 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-08-25 Completed Date: 1994-08-25 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370352 Medline TA: Acta Orthop Scand Country: NORWAY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 328-32 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden. |
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Adolescent Adult Back Pain / etiology* Bone Lengthening* / adverse effects Child Child, Preschool Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Leg Length Inequality / surgery* Male Middle Aged Pain, Postoperative / etiology* Patient Satisfaction Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome |
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