Comparing two knee straightening surgeries for children
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of small implants (screws and plates) placed on the growth plate of the knee to gradually straighten the leg in growing children. The goal is to correct knee deformities like bowed legs or knock knees using a less invasive surgical method that guides growth.
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Who can take part
- Your child is at least 3 years old and still growing, with at least 2 years of growth remaining.
- Your child has a knock-kneed or bowed-leg deformity around the knee that is getting worse.
- Your child's growth plates are still open (not closed).
- Your child does not have any uncontrolled metabolic or chronic illness.
- This trial is for children of any gender.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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