Table 4 Individual outcome in temporary and definitive epiphysiodesis group
Temporary ED | Definitive ED | Comparison of groups (p value) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduction of tibia length discrepancy in 1 year (mm) | 3.2 ± 1.8 (n = 11) | 3.2 ± 1.2 (n = 11) | 0.9 |
Reduction of tibia length discrepancy in 2 years (mm) | 5.4 ± 2.5 (n = 11) | 4.7 ± 2.3 (n = 8) | 0.83 |
Reduction of femur length discrepancy in 1 year (mm) | 4.3 ± 1.6 (n = 10) | 6.2 ± 0.8 (n = 20) | 0.25 |
Reduction of femur length discrepancy in 2 years (mm) | 10.1 ± 3.0 (n = 9) | 12.1 ± 1.7 (n = 12) | 0.57 |
Reduction of LLD in 1 year (mm) | 5.7 ± 1.6 (n = 17) | 8.4 ± 1.4 (n = 21) | 0.22 |
Reduction of LLD in 2 years (mm) | 12.2 ± 2.7 (n = 15) | 17.9 ± 3.0 (n = 12) | 0.16 |