Clinical Trial: Comparison of Transphyseal Screws and Eight Plates in Hemiepiphysiodesis for Coronal Knee Deformities: Short-Term Results

U.S., April 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07548749) titled 'Comparison of Transphyseal Screws and Eight Plates in Hemiepiphysiodesis for Coronal Knee Deformities: Short-Term Results' on April 15.

Brief Summary: Coronal angular deformities of the lower limbs, such as bow legs and knock-knees, are frequently observed in childhood. While many cases are considered normal and resolve on their own, when these deformities become significant and progressive, they can disrupt the quality of life, leading to gait disturbances, pain, and in severe instances, joint instability. Additionally, these deformities may have indirect effects on other joints like the hip and ankle, and most importantly, they i...