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
Name Time Method Bones length 3 months Predictive bone growth 3 months Screw position in physis 3 months Limb length discrepancy before surgery 3 months Time limit between consultation and surgery 3 months Bone age at the time of surgery 3 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
CHU Hopitâl d'Enfants
🇫🇷Nancy, Lorraine, France