CompletedNot Applicable

Correction of Fixed Knee Flexion Deformity in Children Using Eight-plate Hemiepiphysiodesis

Egypt23 participantsStarted 2018-11-01

Plain-language summary

The study aims to assess the effectiveness of hemiephysiodesis using eight plates in correction of fixed knee flexion deformities in children.

Who can participate

Age range4 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Fixed knee flexion deformity more than 10° * Unilateral or bilateral cases * 12 months or more predicted growth remaining * No response to non-operative treatment (physical therapy, bracing, casting); * Recurrent cases Exclusion Criteria: * Dynamic deformities due to spasticity * Deformities responding to conservative treatment

What they're measuring

Degree of flexion deformity

Timeframe: One year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03689959

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-01

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