Definition
The area of cartilage near the end of long bones where new bone is produced during skeletal growth in children and adolescents. In limb lengthening, all osteotomies must be performed distal to closed physes to avoid disrupting residual growth.
Aliases
physis
Sources
- Marwan Y, Cohen D, Alotaibi M, et al. Cosmetic stature lengthening: systematic review of outcomes and complications. Bone Joint Res. 2020;9(7):341–350.Public source
- Giorgino R, Cornacchini J, Sillmann YM, et al. Aesthetic lower limb lengthening techniques: a systematic review of efficacy, complications, and patient satisfaction. J Orthop Surg Res. 2025;20(1):415.Public source
- Hosny GA. Limb lengthening history, evolution, complications and current concepts. J Orthop Traumatol. 2020;21(1):3.Public source
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