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| Indications and Contraindications |
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What are the indications for eight-Plate application?
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Any angulary deformity that would otherwise warrant an osteotomy
in a patient with open growth plates, or any length discrepancy
that would otherwise merit epiphysiodesis. |
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Are there any contraindications for the eight-Plate ?
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The eight-Plate should not be used for adult deformities or where
the growth plate has closed, such as due to trauma, infection or
maturity. |
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| Patient Candidates |
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What is the recommended age and/or size
for a patient to have an eight-Plate implant? |
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Since the eight-Plate does not bear any body weight after it is
implanted, patient size really doesn’t matter. The eight-Plate can
be used successfully in patients as young as 18 months or as old
as 17 years, as long as the child is still growing (skeletally immature). |
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Will the deformity reoccur? |
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Possibly; therefore you should continue to monitor growth. The
procedure may be repeated as often as necessary, as long as the
physis is open. |
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Is the use of the eight-Plate limited
to knock knees and bowed legs? |
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No, it may be used to correct other angular deformities such as
flexion or extension deformities of the knee; valgus, extension
or flexion deformities of the ankle; varus deformity of the elbow;
and wrist flexion/extension deformities or radial/ulnar deviation. |
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| eight-Plate Procedure |
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Where is the eight-Plate applied? |
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Extraperiosteal - centered on the physis at the apex of the deformity(ies).
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How long can the eight-Plate safely be
left in place? |
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As long as it is required, pending correction of the deformity.
The typical range is 6-18 months. |
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Is a cast required after eight-Plate application? |
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No cast is required. |
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Can the patient go home on the day of
surgery? |
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Yes, generally patients go home after
surgery on the same day. |
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Are there any limitations or precautions
in terms of weight-bearing? |
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None. Moreover, immediate weight-bearing and early motion are
encouraged. |
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How often does the patient have to come
back for a check-up? |
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It is recommended that patients be seen at least every 3 months
to monitor their growth and determine when to remove the plate.
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Is the eight-Plate meant to be permanent?
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No, it should be removed upon correction of the joint position.
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| eight-Plate Facts |
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What is the eight-Plate made of? |
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The eight-Plate is made of titanium alloy. |
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