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The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on femoral extra\u2010physeal ACLR in patients with open physes and to evaluate the reported incidence and severity of growth disturbances, including potential influencing factors, such as surgical technique and lateral extra\u2010articular tenodesis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic search was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta\u2010Analyses guidelines. Studies including skeletally immature patients undergoing ACL reconstruction with femoral extra\u2010physeal techniques were included. Growth disturbances were defined as limb length discrepancy or angular deformity. 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