Table 2 Correction and natural behaviour after implant removal

At implant removal

Age (years)

11.9 ± 1.8

Mechanical axis deviation (mm)

11.3 ± 9.4

Correction period (months)

7.7 ± 2.5

Weight (kg)

59.8 ± 17.0

Height (cm)

155.4 ± 12.0

BMI (kg/m²)

24.2 ± 4.7

At the final follow-up

Mechanical axis deviation (mm)

-0.2 ± 8.9

Follow-up period after removal (years)

1.9 ± 0.9

Physeal behaviour after removal (no. of limbs)

Stable

39 (53.4%)

Rebound

22 (30.1%)

Overcorrection

12 (16.4%)