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remain 2 cm at maturity.
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decrease slowly until the limb lengths equalize.
2%
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increase at a constant rate of 2 cm per year.
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increase markedly because of complete failure of tibial growth.
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increase slowly, with the right lower extremity remaining in proportion to the left lower extremity.
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Many congenital limb deficiencies and bowing deformities result in growth retardation. If unilateral, a gradually progressive limb-length discrepancy will result; however, the proportional lengths of the lower extremities will remain at a relatively constant ratio. For example, if the right foot is at the level of the left knee at birth, this will still be true at maturity. This concept can be useful for early prediction of limb-length discrepancy by using a “multiplier method,” as described by Paley and associates. This method can facilitate early treatment decisions, such as the need for amputation, without having to wait for serial scanography measurements.
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