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Predictive Factors for the Results of Epiphysiodesis in Limb Length Discrepancy

Conditions
Limb Length Discrepancy
Registration Number
NCT04367753
Lead Sponsor
Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Brief Summary

Several techniques exist for epiphysiodesis in limb length discrepancy with different results. Most of the time the results are disappointing for this functional surgery.

The aim of this study is understanding the reasons of the failures by analyzing the different steps of the medical care.

The patients will be distributed in two groups : "fulfilled contract" and "failed contract" The differences between the two groups will be analyzed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with limb length discrepancy who had epiphysiodesis surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Missing x-rays
  • missing data
  • bone growth not achieved

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Bones length3 months
Predictive bone growth3 months
Screw position in physis3 months
Limb length discrepancy before surgery3 months
Time limit between consultation and surgery3 months
Bone age at the time of surgery3 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHU Hopitâl d'Enfants

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Nancy, Lorraine, France

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