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Long-term follow-up after bilateral percutaneous epiphysiodesis around the knee to reduce excessive predicted final height

Archives of Diseases in Childhood Feb 23, 2018

Goedegebuure WJ, et al. - The intention of the experts was to discern the adult height (AH), complications, knee function and patient satisfaction after percutaneous epiphysiodesis (PE) in adolescents. An exploration was conducted of the proposition that PE around the knee in constitutionally tall boys and girls was an effective treatment for reducing final height with low complication rates and a high level of patient satisfaction. In children with predicted excessive AH, PE was found to be safe and effective. No variation was reported in the patient satisfaction between the PE and comparison group. Data recommended careful and detailed counseling before treatment initiation.
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