title: Techniques for epiphysiodesis about the knee.
abstract: Percutaneous epiphysiodesis is an attractive alternative to traditional open procedures. With the aid of image intensification, the procedure is simple and reliable, has little morbidity, and produces a more pleasing cosmetic result.
authors.affiliation: Campbell Foundation, Memphis, Tennessee.
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Canale
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Christian
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery