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In selected cases, the epiphysis could be preserved by intra-epiphyseal osteotomy, and although physeal distraction before excision of the tumour has some advantages, in some cases osteotomy is indicated.
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Sa-Julian, M. (2009). Other Techniques for Epiphyseal Preservation. In: San-Julian, M., Cañadell, J. (eds) Pediatric Bone Sarcomas. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-130-9_10
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