Predicting Growth Quantitatively Through Proximal Tibia Radiograph Markers

Conclusions: We describe 3 measurements that can easily be obtained on an anteroposterior radiograph of the knee. We demonstrate that ratios of these variables can be measured reliably and correlate closely with remaining growth, independent of sex. Together, we believe that these factors will improve the accuracy of determining growth from lower extremity radiographs that include the proximal tibia. Clinical Relevance: This study provides a new quantitative technique to evaluate growth in the lower extremity, which can inform a range of conditions including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, leg length discrepancy, cruciate ligament injury, and slipped capital femoral epiphyses.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Lower Extremety Source Type: research