eight-PlatesTM | RigidTacksTM | |
---|---|---|
Treatment duration (years) | 2.6 (2.0–3.2) | 2.6 (0.9) |
Follow-up (years) | 3.6 (1.7) | 3.1 (1.1) |
LLD before treatment (cm) | 3.0 (2.2–3.5) | 2.7 (1.9–2.6) |
LLD after treatment (cm) | 1.1 (1.4) | 0.8 (0–1.1) |
LLD difference after vs. before treatment (cm) | 1.8 (1.3) | 1.5 (0.9–2.5) |
Achieved growth reduction in tall stature patients (cm) | - | 9.6 (7.4) |
Secondary deformities (valgus deformity/varus deformity) | 3/1 | 0/7 |