Lower limb malalignment (genu varum, genu valgum) M21.06 M21.16
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: In patients with lower limb malalignment (genu varum or genu valgum) following a guiding growth intervention (temporal hemipiephyseodesis) using tension band plates, an instrumetned gait anal
Sponsors
Orthopädische Kinderklinik im Behandlunszentrum Aschau gGmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with idiopathic varus or valgus malalignment according to the mechanical axis angle of the lower limb (Moreland et al., 1997) and a clinical indication for a temporary correction surgery (guided growth with TBP).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Signs of rheumatoid arthritis, anterior cruciate ligament deficiency, neuromuscular dysfunction, achondroplasia, dwarfism, flexion contractures in the knee or hip joint greater than 15 degrees, leg length discrepancy of more than 1 cm, avascular necrosis, history of major trauma or a sports injury of the lower extremity, knee surgery within the last 12 months, chronic joint infection, intraarticular corticosteroid injection, children younger than 6 years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Standing leg axial alignment (varus/valgus) determined by instrumented gait analysis determines the clinical endpoint of the intervention. This is the rebound of the axis 6,12 and 18 months following explantation of tension band plates. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mechanical knee load and muscular activity determined by instrumented gait analysis are secondary endpoints of the intervention 6,12 and 18 months following explantation of tension band plates. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAndrea Meurer
Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Frankfurt am Main
Outcome results
None listed