Correction of angular deformities of the leg in children by 8-plate

[Objective]The genu varum and vulgum are common diseases in children,it may cause anterior knee pain,patellofemoral instability,abnormal gait and difficulty running.The purpose of the study is to evaluate and discuss what we consider to be an ideal treatment protocol using method of 8-plate.[Method]A series of 34 children with angular deformities have been treated by 8-plate epiphyseal reversible method of growth alteration.[Result]We received 34 patients(65 knees),there were 16 boys and 18 girls,age was from 19 months to17 years.Clinical evaluation included measurement of the anatomic femoral tibial angle(FTA)and distance between mechanical axis and the knee central.[Conclusion]Genu deformity may cause anterior knee pain and gain problems,8-plate is safe and effective,with no premature physeal closures in our series followed up in 6~18 months.The procedure,which is well tolerated,simple,obviates the need for corrective femoral or tibial osteotomie,with lower risk.