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Clinical results
| Parameter | LAP | Classic | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Followup (months) | 45.0 (27.8–63.1) | 80.4 (25.2–140) | < 0.001 |
| Time wearing frame (months) | 4.5 (1.7–10.5) | 6.2 (3.4–11.8) | 0.006 |
| ED to frame removal interval (days) | 57.8 (0–233) | 123.3 (45–234) | < 0.001 |
| EFI (months/cm) | 1.3 (0.5–3.4) | 2.0 (1.0–4.0) | < 0.001 |
| BHI (months/cm) | 2.1 (0.9–5.5) | 2.2 (1.1–4.2) | 0.6 |
LAP = lengthening then plating; ED = end of distraction; EFI = external fixator index; BHI = bone healing index.
