10-year-old boy with left femur growth arrest resulting from a fracture. Prior unsuccessful attempt at bar resection was made. (a, b) Preoperative bipedal radiograph and front view showing valgus deformity and LLD of 6 cm. (c, d) AP and lateral radiographs at end of distraction. An 8 cm lengthening was done with a Taylor spatial frame (Smith and Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN). Over-lengthening was done in anticipation of additional discrepancy. (e, f, g) Follow-up 6 months after frame removal.
