title: Hemiepiphysiodeses for guided growth in children.
abstract: Lower-extremity angular deformities are among the most common non-traumatic conditions in children being referred to pediatric orthopedists. Understanding of this abnormality and knowledge of current treatment is essential for pediatricians and primary caregivers. A development in the surgical management of these problems has improved the quality of care of affected children and adolescents. Traditionally, angular deformities are treated by means of osteotomy. In patients who are skeletally immature, this major intervention can be avoided by influencing or guiding the growth of the affected physis using hemiepiphysiodesis techniques. Recently, alternative surgical techniques and implants have been described for improved control of the guided growth.
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dovris
authors.affiliation: First Department of Orthopaedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Andreas F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Mavrogenis
authors.affiliation: First Department of Orthopaedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Ioannis
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Christogiannis
authors.affiliation: First Department of Orthopaedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nomikos
authors.affiliation: Second Department of Orthopaedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Kleo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Papaparaskeva
authors.affiliation: First Department of Orthopaedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Koulalis
authors.affiliation: Experimental Research Center ELPEN, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Apostolos
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Papalois
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, NIMTS Hospital, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Karameris
authors.affiliation: Second Department of Orthopaedics, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: George C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Babis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001846:Bone Development / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000254:growth & development / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications