The Perils of Sleeper Plates in Multiple Hereditary Exostosis: Tibial Deformity Overcorrection Due to Tether at Empty Metaphyseal Hole.
Journal
Journal of pediatric orthopedics
ISSN: 1539-2570
Titre abrégé: J Pediatr Orthop
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8109053
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023
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2023
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2023
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Résumé
Hemi-epiphysiodesis is the mainstay of treatment for angular deformities at the knee in children with multiple hereditary exostosis (MHE). Upon deformity correction, the metaphyseal screw may be removed from the hemi-epiphysiodesis plate, the sleeper plate technique, with anticipated reimplantation of the metaphyseal screw should the original deformity recur. The aim of the present study is to compare the incidence of complications with the sleeper plate technique with complete plate removal in an MHE cohort. Patients under the age of 18 with MHE who underwent hemi-epiphysiodesis of the proximal tibia and/or distal femur between February 1, 2016, and February 6, 2022 with a minimum 2-year follow-up or follow-up to skeletal maturity were identified via ICD-10 codes. Patient charts and radiographic images were reviewed to assess for the bone(s) treated, the use of sleeper plates, and whether any complication occurred, including overcorrection from bony ingrowth at the empty holes or deformity recurrence. In 13 patients, 19 knees underwent hemi-epiphysiodesis at 30 sites; 13 distal femoral and 17 proximal tibial. Of 30 plates, 18 (60%) were removed completely upon deformity correction and 3 (10%) did not require removal due to skeletal maturity. Four of 13 (30.8%) femoral plates and 5 of 17 (29.4%) tibial plates were left as sleeper plates. All 5 tibial sleeper plates developed bony ingrowth into the empty metaphyseal screw hole, which led to unintended progressive deformity overcorrection. In the majority of cases, the deformity was addressed by the removal of the plate and exophytic bone and hemi-epiphysiodesis on the other side of the affected proximal tibia with subsequent resolution of the deformity. All tibial sleeper plates developed bony ingrowth into the screwless metaphyseal hole. The bony ingrowth functioned as a tether, resulting in progressive deformity overcorrection. Sleeper plates should be avoided at the proximal tibia in patients with MHE, and extreme caution should be exercised when considering this technique at the distal femur or other sites. Level III-retrospective comparative study.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Hemi-epiphysiodesis is the mainstay of treatment for angular deformities at the knee in children with multiple hereditary exostosis (MHE). Upon deformity correction, the metaphyseal screw may be removed from the hemi-epiphysiodesis plate, the sleeper plate technique, with anticipated reimplantation of the metaphyseal screw should the original deformity recur. The aim of the present study is to compare the incidence of complications with the sleeper plate technique with complete plate removal in an MHE cohort.
METHODS
METHODS
Patients under the age of 18 with MHE who underwent hemi-epiphysiodesis of the proximal tibia and/or distal femur between February 1, 2016, and February 6, 2022 with a minimum 2-year follow-up or follow-up to skeletal maturity were identified via ICD-10 codes. Patient charts and radiographic images were reviewed to assess for the bone(s) treated, the use of sleeper plates, and whether any complication occurred, including overcorrection from bony ingrowth at the empty holes or deformity recurrence.
RESULTS
RESULTS
In 13 patients, 19 knees underwent hemi-epiphysiodesis at 30 sites; 13 distal femoral and 17 proximal tibial. Of 30 plates, 18 (60%) were removed completely upon deformity correction and 3 (10%) did not require removal due to skeletal maturity. Four of 13 (30.8%) femoral plates and 5 of 17 (29.4%) tibial plates were left as sleeper plates. All 5 tibial sleeper plates developed bony ingrowth into the empty metaphyseal screw hole, which led to unintended progressive deformity overcorrection. In the majority of cases, the deformity was addressed by the removal of the plate and exophytic bone and hemi-epiphysiodesis on the other side of the affected proximal tibia with subsequent resolution of the deformity.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
All tibial sleeper plates developed bony ingrowth into the screwless metaphyseal hole. The bony ingrowth functioned as a tether, resulting in progressive deformity overcorrection. Sleeper plates should be avoided at the proximal tibia in patients with MHE, and extreme caution should be exercised when considering this technique at the distal femur or other sites.
LEVELS OF EVIDENCE
METHODS
Level III-retrospective comparative study.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37469302
doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002458
pii: 01241398-990000000-00324
pmc: PMC10402878
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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471-474Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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