Comparison of Two Surgical Techniques to Treat Knock Knees in Children

Genu Valgus Clinical Trial

Official title: Reversible Hemiepiphysiodesis in Children - Stapling Versus Eight Plate

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

Knock knees or genu valgus necessitates in some children corrective surgery with partial closure of the growth plate at level of the knee.

Clinical Trial Description

Background: Genu valgus is a condition with malalignment of the lower extremity. Surgery may be indicated in severe cases and reversible hemiepiphysiodesis is often the treatment of choice in growing children. Partial closure can be obtained by stapling technique or with a new treatment called tension band plating. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Genu Valgus

• NCT number: NCT01641354
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Aarhus University Hospital
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 2009
• Completion date: June 2013