Endoscopically aided physeal bar takedown and guided growth for the treatment of angular limb deformity

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2012 Jul;21(4):348-51. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e328346d308.

Abstract

The treatment of physeal arrest after infection remains a challenge. This report describes localized endoscopic epiphysiolysis combined with guided growth in the treatment of partial physeal arrest and limb deformity in an infant after infection. Over a year's time, the valgus was corrected and the plate was removed. The patient returned to full activity. Physeal arrest may occur at anytime after physeal trauma, highlighting the importance of long-term follow-up. Endoscopic physeal bar takedown combined with guided growth of the distal femur can be an effective option for the treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bone Malalignment / microbiology
  • Bone Malalignment / surgery*
  • Bone Regeneration
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Epiphyses, Slipped / surgery
  • Growth Plate / growth & development
  • Growth Plate / surgery*
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Osteomyelitis / complications
  • Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
  • Osteomyelitis / microbiology
  • Recovery of Function
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents