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Summary of post-operative complications experienced following treatment with temporary hemiepiphyseodesis, subdivided by Langenskiold classification groups.
| Complications | Langenskiold Classification ≤2 | Langenskiold Classification ≥3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reoperation Rate | 6 | 18 | 24 |
| Surgical Site Infection | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Bar Formation | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Recurrent Deformity | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Overcorrection | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Broken Hardware | 0 | 1 | 1 |
