Acute lengthening can be done in the mid-diaphysis of the femur or through an innominate osteotomy. The latter may be indicated for a patient with primary pelvic asymmetry. Large leg length ...

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For each pair, one side received an extended proximal femoral osteotomy, and the intact side served as a control. The side receiving the osteotomy was randomly assigned. Femoral necks were cut 15 ...