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Retrospective study of medial Physeal stapling for primary and secondary genu valgum in late childhood and adolescents

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1Dr. K Sundaresh, 2Dr. Raghavendra, 3Dr. Rahul, 4Dr. Yugandhar S

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Purpose: To study the outcome of staples (Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis) in the management of angular plane deformities of the knee in skeletally immature children. Methods Retrospective study: A Total of 20 patients with bilateral affected knee joints having minimum of 1 year of skeletal growth remaining were included in our study-out of 20, 16 being Primary genu valgum and 4 being secondary genu valgum due to renal rickets. Angular correction was measured by recording anatomical Tibio femoral angles. The correction rate (degree per month) and complications were recorded

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