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Table 1 Inclusion criteria to be offered bilateral percutaneous epiphysiodesis.

From: Efficacy and Safety of Percutaneous Epiphysiodesis Operation around the Knee to Reduce Adult Height in Extremely Tall Adolescent Girls and Boys

(i) Final height prediction of at least 200 cm in boys and 185 cm in girls

(ii) Remaining predicted growth of at least 8 cm

(iii) Relatively long legs (relative sitting height below the mean)

(iv) A strong patient desire to undergo the treatment