Nonmetallic Anterior Hemiepiphysiodesis of the Distal Femur with a Low-Profile, Pretensioned Implant: A Case Report.

Daniel Weltsch Nakul S Talathi Rachel Mednick Thompson

Published in: JBJS case connector (2023)

A low-profile, suture-based implant used for pediatric knee flexion deformity may allow surgeons to control growth in a reversible fashion by tensioning the physis while possibly avoiding some of the complications associated with currently used implants.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
total knee arthroplasty
risk factors
knee osteoarthritis
bone mineral density
young adults
postmenopausal women
childhood cancer