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Patient distributions are shown for the (A) time wearing the external fixator, (B) interval from the end of distraction to external fixator removal, (C) external fixation index (EFI), and (D) bone healing index (BHI). LAP = lengthening then plating; ED = end of distraction; ex fix = external fixator.
