Factors for Prolonged Pain and Restriction of Movement Following Hemiepiphysiodesis Plating for the Correction of Lower Limb Malalignment in the Frontal Plane: An Explorative Analysis

Factors for Prolonged Pain and Restriction of Movement Following Hemiepiphysiodesis Plating for the Correction of Lower Limb Malalignment in the Frontal Plane: An Explorative Analysis

The correction of valgus leg malalignment in children using implant-mediated growth guidance is widely used and effective. Despite the minimal invasive character of the procedure, a relevant number of patients sustain prolonged pain and limited mobility after temporary hemiepiphysiodesis. Our aim wa...

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Main Authors: Sebastian Braun, Marco Brenneis, Andrea Meurer, Jana Holder, Felix Stief
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
lower limb deformities
leg axis malalignment
postoperative pain
postoperative complications
pediatric orthopedic
implant-mediated growth guidance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/4/686

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