EXPERIENCES IN GROWTH RETARDATION WITH HEAVY VITALLIUM STAPLES

Abstract

1. The authors have found epiphysial stapling a satisfactory and helpful procedure for correction of limb length discrepancy and recommend its use as described.

2. The use of a spring caliper for absolute radiographic location of the epiphysial plates and the use of two Vitallium staples each side is recommended.

3. Suggestions for avoiding injury to the epiphyses are outlined.

4. The experience of stapling operations in seventy children is reported. Forty-four of these patients have completed growth.