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associated with fused ribs 15 , 16 ( Figs 4a and 4b ). Campbell et al 16 evaluated the outcomes of 27 patients with congenital scoliosis associated with fused ribs who underwent an opening-wedge thoracotomy and VEPTR implantation at the age of 3.2
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is left at the opposite side in order to medially translate the distal fragment and decrease the residual condylar prominence ( Fig. 2 ). Fig. 1 Images showing the planning of the closing wedge (in red) to correct both a) frontal and b) sagittal
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Epidemiology and history Patellar instabilities account for the most prevalent knee problems during growth. The overall incidence is around 50 in 100 000 children and adolescents per year with a peak at the age of 15 years. 1 , 2 Most
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contractures and bony deformities. The main dysfunctions are related to motor disorders during posture and movement causing limitation in activities (e.g. walking). Around 75% of CP children are ambulatory. 2 The severity and type of impairments are