Table 3 Outcome in temporary and definitive epiphysiodesis group at 1-year follow-up
Temporary ED | Definitive ED | Comparison of groups (p value) | |
|---|---|---|---|
n | 17 | 21 | |
Preoperative limb length discrepancy (mm) | 22.2 ± 1.9 | 23.2 ± 2.2 | 0.73 |
Reduction of LLD in 1 year (mm) | 5.7 ± 1.6 | 8.4 ± 1.4 | 0.22 |
MAD change in 1 year (mm) | 0.3 ± 2.8 | 0.5 ± 1.4 | 0.77 |
Axial deviation change in 1 year (°) | 0.2 ± 1.0 | 0.1 ± 0.4 | 0.37 |