Stapling Versus 8plate for Correction of Genu Valgus. A Randomised Clinical Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Deformity
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Treatment time
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
In children with excessive knock knees it may be necessary to use guided growth (small surgical procedure) so the child outgrows the condition before maturity. A new implant is on the market and the investigators compare this implant (8plate) with the old technique (staples) in a randomised setup.
The hypothesis is that the 8plate provides a faster correction rate and that this treatment is superior to stapling.
Detailed Description
Correcting angulating deformities of the lower limb is a subject of major interest in paediatric orthopaedics. Epiphysiodesis is the technique by which unilateral bone growth is stopped. Traditionally this has been performed with staple technique. The 8-plate technique is new and advocated because it is believed to reduce the risk of premature closure of the growth plate compared to stapling. The benefit of the 8-plate technique has not yet been proven in experimental or randomised clinical studies.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Idiopathic genu valgus
- •At least one year of remaining growth
Exclusion Criteria
- •Unilateral conditions
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Treatment time
Time Frame: up to 104 weeks
Will be followed with repeated clinical examinations until correction of deformity.
Secondary Outcomes
- Radiological correction(up to 104 weeks)