Fig. 3
Results of bilateral temporary epiphysiodesis using rigid staples (RigidTacks™) around the knee in a girl with idiopathic (familial) tall stature. Anteroposterior long standing radiographs right before surgery at the age of 12 years (a), after 1 year (b) and 2 years (c) of temporary growth arrest, and right after hardware removal at skeletal maturity (d), showing physiological coronal alignment of the knees and equal leg lengths during and after treatment