Arthroscopic visualization during excision of a central physeal bar.
A centrally located developmental physeal bar in the proximal tibia was removed via a metaphyseal window. The use of an arthroscope to assist in the complete removal of the bone bridge is described. The arthroscope improved visualization and allowed reduction in the size of the metaphyseal window. At 2-year follow-up, the growth plate showed no evidence of bar reformation.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Florida.
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development / Q000601:surgery*