Commentary to Quality Improvement Case Series: Peri-Implant Fracture After Distal Femur Percutaneous Epiphysiodesis Using Transphyseal Screws Quality Improvement Case Series

Abstract

In this manuscript, experts in limb deformity correction provide commentary on outcome and complications following growth arrest for limb length discrepancy treated with percutaneous epiphyseal transphyseal screws. Strategies to prevent the rare iatrogenic fracture that is presented are discussed and other methods of performing growth arrest are suggested for consideration.