Lateral hemiepiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal for juvenile hallux valgus
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499018801135
Abstract: Background: Juvenile hallux valgus (JHV) frequently results in an impaired quality of life because of pain and deformity. We used a validated clinical score to investigate the efficacy of lateral hemiepiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal… read more here.
Keywords: lateral hemiepiphysiodesis; hallux valgus; juvenile hallux; first metatarsal ... See more keywords
Treatment of genu valgum in children by means of temporary hemiepiphysiodesis using eight-plates: short-term findings
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1823-7
Abstract: BackgroundIdiopathic genu valgum is a frequently diagnosed growth disorder in adolescence. Whenever the possibilities of conservative therapy have been exhausted, leg straightening by means of hemiepiphysiodesis has become the standard form of treatment. Because of… read more here.
Keywords: genu valgum; eight plates; hemiepiphysiodesis; growth ... See more keywords
Hemiepiphysiodesis and guided growth as treatment for lateral patella instability in pediatric and adolescent patients
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.142.1_meetingabstract.293
Abstract: Purpose, Lateral patellar instability (LPI) in children and adolescents frequently occurs in the setting of genu valgum, which is a known risk factor for recurrent instability episodes. Hemiepiphysiodesis, or more accurately ‘guided growth’ techniques, with… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; guided growth; patella instability; hemiepiphysiodesis ... See more keywords
Hemiepiphysiodesis for Idiopathic Genu Valgum Using Physeal Staples Versus Tension-Band Plating: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20190723-04
Abstract: This review assesses the outcomes of hemiepiphysiodesis in patients with idiopathic genu valgum (IGV) treated with physeal staples vs tension-band plating (TBP). A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify articles examining the… read more here.
Keywords: tension band; band plating; physeal staples; review ... See more keywords