Simultaneous Lengthening of Bilateral Femora and Tibiae in Achondroplastic Patients

Bilen, Fikri Erkal, M.D.22 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether lengthening of both the tibiae and femora in achondroplastic patients is safe and provides reproducible outcome.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

SHOX Gene With Short Stature

Interventions

Lengthening over nailPROCEDURE

External fixator is used to lengthen either the femur or the tibia over an intramedullary nail

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 YearsMax age: 11 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Achondroplasia, first lengthening period Exclusion Criteria: * Previous lengthening

Locations (1)

Istanbul Medical School

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Paley's functional scoring system

Paley's functional scoring system evaluates the results after lengthening or deformity correction procedures: residual limb length discrepancy, any brace or other aid usage, joint contracture, pain, soft tissue dystrophism

Time frame: Minimum 2 year follow-up

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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