Anterior Distal Femoral Hemiepiphysiodesis Using Coronally Oriented 8-plates for the Correction of Fixed Knee Flexion Deformities in Children-Preliminary Results.

Introduction: The original technique for guided growth of the distal femur for correction of pediatric fixed knee flexion deformities (FKFDs) involves the utilization of two 8-plates inserted on either side of the trochlear groove, a technique that has been frequently linked to the development of persistent postoperative knee pain and crepitus. The present study aimed to assess the preliminary results of a novel technique where the two 8-plates are fixed in the coronal plane, one on each of the medial and lateral surfaces, so that they occupy the anterior part of the distal femur.

Methods: Our study was a prospective case series that included cases with FKFD of >10 degrees in children with at least 12 months of predicted growth remaining.

Mini-open Anterior Pelvic Osteotomy and Spica Casting for Primary Closure of the Pelvis in Infants With Classic Bladder Exstrophy.

Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of mini-open Salter-like anterior pelvic osteotomy followed by spica casting as an adjunct to urological reconstruction in infants with classic bladder exstrophy (CBE).

Methods: Twenty-eight infants with CBE were operated upon according to the following protocol: initial bilateral mini-open Salter-like osteotomies followed by urological reconstruction and subsequent spica casting for 3 to 4 weeks. Postoperative clinical and radiologic assessments of wound complications and union were done, respectively.

Mechanics of guided growth of the distal femur for correction of fixed knee flexion deformities: an extra-articular technique.

Introduction: Anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis using intra-articular plates for correction of pediatric fixed knee flexion deformities (FKFD) has two documented complications: postoperative knee pain and implant loosening. The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanical properties of a novel extra-articular technique for anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis in patients with FKFD and to compare them to the conventional technique.

Materials And Methods: Sixteen femoral sawbones were osteotomized at the level of the distal femoral physis and fixed by rail frames to allow linear distraction simulating longitudinal growth.

Lateral Column Lengthening Revisited: A Simple Intraoperative Approach to Ensure a True Extra-Articular Osteotomy.

Lateral column lengthening is a common method for treatment of patients with symptomatic flat feet. Although variations of the technique have been described by many authors, there is a lack of agreement about the exact location of the osteotomy. Most authors tried to find the interval between the anterior and middle talocalcaneal facets but did not offer a reproducible method to achieve this purpose.

Orthopaedic publications from Egypt in the last five years: a bibliometric report.

Introduction: This review was done to find the trend for orthopaedic publications from Egypt in the last 5 years, detailing the specialties that are most published and comparing this with the surrounding Middle East region.

Methods: The search included orthopaedic-related articles published in journals that are listed in PubMed, including author affiliation from Egypt between 2013 and 2017.

Results: Four hundred eighty-one publications were found.