An interventional study of Eight plate hemiepiphysiodesis in Knee Deformity, sponsored by Assiut University. Completed at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 4 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-07-19.
Sponsored by Assiut University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The study aims to assess the effectiveness of hemiephysiodesis using eight plates in correction of fixed knee flexion deformities in children.
Flexion contractures of the knee are quite disabling. They produce deleterious effects on knee biomechanics, quadriceps function, energy expenditure during gait and the overall ability to ambulate. These deformities occur secondary to a number of different etiologies including; congenital, traumatic, inflammatory and neuromuscular disorders with cerebral palsy (CP) being on the top of the list.
The main aim of correction of sagittal plane deformities of the knee is to restore the range of motion. Surgical options available for correction of knee flexion contractures include soft tissue modification, acute correction by osteotomies, gradual correction by external fixators and growth modulation by hemiephysiodesis.Extensive soft tissue surgery may be needed for correction of knee deformities with potential risk of neurovascular damage and wound complications. Supracondylar extension osteotomies have been widely used, however prolonged immobilization and associated neurovascular insults have always been major concerns. External fixators are cumbersome and may produce muscle tethering and pin tract infections.
There are few studies in the literature reporting the use of anterior hemiepiphysiodesis for correction of knee flexion contracture.
Our study question can be summarized as follows; Is hemiepiphysiodesis by eight plates effective for correction of fixed knee flexion deformities in children ?
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13 child with fixed knee flexion deformity more than 10° on one or both sides with 12 months or more predicted growth remaining subjected to eight plate hemiepiphysiodesis of the distal femur
Procedure: Eight plate hemiepiphysiodesis
Patient is positioned in a classic supine position. Under fluoroscopic guidance and tourniquet hemostasis, the distal femoral physis is identified. Two 3-cm incisions are made, one on either side of the patella, centred at the level of the physis. The capsule and synovium are opened to visualize the sulcus and place the plates just outside the articular portion of the joint surface, medially and laterally. Care is taken not to damage the periosteum and a needle is inserted into the physis. The 8-plate, which has a central hole, is slipped over the needle and screws inserted. After wound closure, a soft dressing is used, and the patient is allowed to ambulate as tolerated.
Also known as: Guided growth
Degree of flexion deformity
The angle between the anterior borders of thigh and leg measured clinically with a goniometer
Time frame: One year
Complications
Wound complications, metal failure
Time frame: One year
Rate of correction
Time needed for correction of deformity
Time frame: One year
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