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Evaluation of the results.
| Results | Tibia | Femur | Total | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 12 | 8 | 20 | Union, no infection, deformity < 7°, limb length discrepancy (LLD) < 2.5 cm |
| Good | 6 | 3 | 9 | Union plus any two of the following: absence of infection, deformity <7°, LLD < 2.5 cm |
| Fair | 2 | 1 | 3 | Union plus any one of the following: absence of infection, deformity < 7°, LLD < 2.5 cm |
| Poor | 0 | 0 | 0 | Nonunion/refracture/union plus infection plus deformity >7° plus LLD > 2.5 cm |
