8-plate surgery study for pediatric knock-knees after correction
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial looks at children who have had surgery to correct knock-knees (genu varum) and may still have a remaining twist or shape problem. It tests a specific growth-modifying technique (an 8-plate hemi epiphysiodesis) to help improve bone alignment as the child grows.
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Who can take part
- Be between 2.5 and 12 years old
- Have knock-knees (genu varum), either one leg or both legs
- Be still growing (not fully grown in your bones)
- Not have conditions that affect the bone growth pattern (like epiphyseal dysplasia)
- No major nerve, hormone/metabolic, or bone-related disorders that could affect results
- No prior injury/trauma to the involved area
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