Role of guided growth in deformity correction around the knee using stevens 8 plate

Abstract

Angular deformities of knee which includes genu varum, valgum, recurvate and procurator are common presentation in paediatric orthopaedics OPD. These are the developmental deforformites if attended on time can be managed with minimal invasive procedures (Hemi epiphysiodesis). The various methods described for epiphysiodesis and Stevens 8 plate assisted growth modulation is the best among them.Though Hemi epiphysiodesis correct the deformity over the period of time, it gives correction at CORA level without any complication. Timely done procedure can avoid need of invasive surgeries in future like corrective osteotomies.