Reversible Hemiepiphysiodesis in Children - Stapling Versus Eight Plate

Aarhus University Hospital1 site in 1 country14 target enrollmentMay 2009

ConditionsGenu Valgus

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Genu Valgus
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital
Enrollment: 14
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Treatment time
Last Updated: 13 years ago

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Overview

Brief Summary

Knock knees or genu valgus necessitates in some children corrective surgery with partial closure of the growth plate at level of the knee.

Detailed Description

Background: Genu valgus is a condition with malalignment of the lower extremity. Surgery may be indicated in severe cases and reversible hemiepiphysiodesis is often the treatment of choice in growing children. Partial closure can be obtained by stapling technique or with a new treatment called tension band plating.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 2009

End Date

June 2013

Last Updated

13 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel