Clinical Trial: Comparison of Two Surgical Techniques to Treat Knock Knees in Children

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

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

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

Detailed Summary: 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.
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Treatment time [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Pain score post operatively [ Time Frame: up to 3 years ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Aarhus University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: June 7, 2010
Date Started: May 2009
Date Completion: June 2013
Last Updated: July 12, 2012
Last Verified: July 2012