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How precise is the PRECICE compared to the ISKD in intramedullary limb lengthening?

Reliability and safety in 26 procedures

Frank M Schiedel Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Deformity Correction and Foot SurgeryCorrespondence[email protected]
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Björn Vogt Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Deformity Correction and Foot Surgery
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Henning L Tretow Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Deformity Correction and Foot Surgery
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Britta SchuhknechtDepartment of Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Münster University Hospital, Münster, Germany.
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Georg GoshegerDepartment of Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Münster University Hospital, Münster, Germany.
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Melanie J Horter Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Deformity Correction and Foot Surgery
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Robert Rödl Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Deformity Correction and Foot Surgery
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Pages 293-298 | Received 15 Aug 2013, Accepted 20 Feb 2014, Published online: 23 Apr 2014

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