Surgical treatments for knee deformity in growing children
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical methods to straighten knee deformities in children who are still growing. Both approaches aim to gradually correct the angle of the knee as the child develops.
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Who can take part
- Your child is at least 3 years old and still has at least 2 years of growth remaining (their bones are not fully mature)
- Your child has a progressive knee deformity (the knee angle is getting worse over time)
- Your child's growth plates are still open (bones are still developing)
- Your child does not have uncontrolled metabolic or chronic health conditions like kidney disease or diabetes
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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