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Indication for surgery
| Etiology of femoral shortening | ILN (n) | LON (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Traumatic shortening (malunion) | 12 | 11 |
| Growth arrest | 2 | 2 |
| Metabolic | 4 | 2 |
| Congenital (unilateral) | 11 | 3 |
| Stature lengthening | 5 | 1 |
ILN internal lengthening nail, LON lengthening over nail
