Guided Growth With Temporary Hemiepiphysiodesis to Treat Ankle Valgus in a Skeletally Immature Individual: A Case Report.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
Guided growth is useful in correcting pediatric angular deformities. Ankle valgus is a coronal plane deformity and is often seen in skeletally immature patients with congenital or acquired lower extremity pathologic features. Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis with a percutaneous transphyseal medial malleolar screw is a surgical treatment capable of correcting the angular deformity and can offer effective correction. In the present case study, a 12-year-old male with dorsal-lateral peritalar subluxation and ankle valgus underwent a reconstructive procedure and temporary hemiepiphysiodesis with a percutaneous medial malleolar screw. After removal of the screw, reduction of his peritalar subluxation was achieved, improving his lateral-distal tibial angle from 81° preoperatively to 89° at the final follow-up examination. The patient returned to his preoperative sporting activities and ambulated comfortably and pain free in sneakers with orthotics. In conclusion, temporary hemiepiphysiodesis with a transphyseal medial malleolar screw is an effective treatment option for ankle valgus in a skeletally immature individual.
Volume
55
Issue
3
First Page
645
Last Page
649
ISSN
1542-2224
Published In/Presented At
LaPorta, G. A., & Susek, M. M. (2016). Guided Growth With Temporary Hemiepiphysiodesis to Treat Ankle Valgus in a Skeletally Immature Individual: A Case Report. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 55(3), 645–649. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2015.08.012
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
26431750
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article