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Results of lengthening over telescoping rod.
| Patient | Amount of lengthening (cm) | Amount of lengthening (%) | External frame wearing (days) | Healing index (days/cm) | Complications | Residual superposition of rod parts (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. | 4.2 | 16.7 | 121 | 28.8 | None | 61.8 |
| L. | 5.8 | 35.7 | 113 | 19.5 | Superficial pin site infection (local treatment) | 43.9 |
| R. | 4.0 | 15.4 | 97 | 24.3 | None | 69.9 |
