Hemiepiphysiodesis And Guided Growth As Treatment For Lateral Patella Instability In Pediatric And Adolescent Patients

Purpose, Lateral patellar instability (LPI) in children and adolescents frequently occurs in the setting of genu valgum, which is a known risk factor for recurrent instability episodes. Hemiepiphysiodesis, or more accurately ‘guided growth’ techniques, with use of physeal tethering plate/screw constructs, can be used to correct genu valgum and, in turn, contribute to patellar stabilization, but literature related to this concept is sparse. The current study was designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of guided growth techniques used as treatment for patella instability either in …