Surgical epiphysiodesis indications and techniques: update

I Ghanem, JA Karam, RF Widmann - Current opinion in pediatrics, 2011 - journals.lww.com
PETS and guided growth have yielded very good results and low rates of complications and
are the current standard for the management of angular deformities of the lower extremities …

Indications and timing in isolated medial femoral hemiepiphysiodesis for idiopathic genu valgum: A systematic review

E Artioli, A Mazzotti, V Ramacci, SO Zielli, V Digennaro… - The Knee, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Temporary isolated medial femoral hemiepiphysiodesis (TIMFH) represents a
safe and effective technique widely used to treat idiopathic genu valgum. Recent studies …

Rebound deformity after growth modulation in patients with coronal plane angular deformities about the knee: who gets it and how much?

LA Leveille, O Razi, CE Johnston - Journal of Pediatric …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: With observed success and increased popularity of growth modulation
techniques, there has been a trend toward use in progressively younger patients. Younger …

Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis for idiopathic genua valga in adolescents: percutaneous transphyseal screws (PETS) versus stapling

V De Brauwer, P Moens - Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2008 - journals.lww.com
Background: Genua valga are not merely a cosmetic problem but also predispose to
gonarthrosis in adult life. In our retrospective study of 25 patients, we reviewed our present …

Guided growth: angular deformity correction through temporary hemiepiphysiodesis with a novel flexible staple (FlexTack)

B Vogt, G Toporowski, G Gosheger… - The Bone & Joint …, 2023 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Aims Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis (HED) is applied to children and adolescents to correct
angular deformities (ADs) in long bones through guided growth. Traditional Blount staples or …

Angular deformity correction by asymmetrical physeal suppression in growing children: stapling versus percutaneous transphyseal screw

SJ Shin, TJ Cho, MS Park, JY Bae… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of angular deformity correction
by hemiepiphyseal stapling versus percutaneous hemiepiphysiodesis using transphyseal …

Hemiepiphysiodesis for idiopathic genu valgum: percutaneous transphyseal screw versus tension-band plate

H Park, M Park, SM Kim, HW Kim… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of angular deformity
correction by percutaneous hemiepiphysiodesis using transphyseal screw (PETS) or tension …

Growth modulation for angular knee deformities: a practical guideline

SR Braga, C Santili, NVM Rodrigues… - Current Opinion in …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Considering its principles, TBP has been preferred for younger children. Cost can be a
limitation, and research for alternative implants such as screws and nonabsorbable sutures …

Epiphyseal stapling of the proximal tibia for idiopathic genu valgum

A Courvoisier, A Eid, P Merloz - Journal of children's …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of
hemiepiphysiodesis with a single medial staple of the proximal tibia in idiopathic genu …

Guided growth: Current perspectives and future challenges

I Yang, M Gottliebsen, P Martinkevich, A Schindeler… - JBJS …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Guided Growth: Current Perspectives and Future Challenges : JBJS Reviews Guided Growth:
Current Perspectives and Future Challenges : JBJS Reviews JBJS Journal Case Connector …