Table 1.
Demographic data of patients undergoing bilateral limb tibial lengthening
| Variable | Treatment group (injection) | Control group (noninjection) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 10 | 10 | |
| Number of tibial segments | 20 | 20 | |
| Male:female (number of tibia) | 16:4 | 14:6 | 0.10 |
| Age (years)* | 20 (16–28) | 23 (18–30) | 0.12 |
| Preoperative height (cm)* | 158 (145–169) | 159 (149–168) | 0.72 |
| BMI (kg/cm2)* | 22 (18–26) | 20 (19–22) | 0.06 |
| Smoking history (yes:no) (number of tibia) | 8:12 | 13:7 | 0.20 |
| Followup (months)* | 27 (24–33) | 29 (25–34) | 0.45 |
* Values are expressed as mean, with range in parentheses.