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6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia

September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event

September 15 -17, 2025 | London, UK

Epiphysiodesis

Epiphysiodesis

Epiphysiodesis, a surgical procedure primarily performed on pediatric patients, involves the intentional cessation or slowing down of growth in the long bones by modifying the growth plates. This technique aims to correct limb length discrepancies or angular deformities, often seen in conditions like unequal leg lengths or certain types of bone growth disorders. During epiphysiodesis, the growth plate, known as the epiphyseal plate, is either partially damaged or completely closed off. This intervention is usually done using surgical methods or minimally invasive techniques, such as percutaneous drilling or implantation of tension plates or staples. By influencing the growth plate's closure, the procedure directs the bone to halt or decrease its growth rate, allowing the shorter or deformed limb to catch up with the other in terms of length or alignment. Timing is critical in this procedure, as it needs to be performed while the child's bones are still growing but close enough to maturity to prevent further discrepancies. Careful planning and assessment by orthopedic specialists are necessary to determine the optimal timing and method for epiphysiodesis, ensuring the best possible outcomes for the patient's musculoskeletal health and overall well-being.

Committee Members
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Darwin Eton

Darwin Eton

Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Nagy Habib

Nagy Habib

Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Ricky Rasschaert

Ricky Rasschaert

AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
GCSA 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Shohreh Ghasemi

Shohreh Ghasemi

Advisory board of Oklahoma University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - John R Bach

John R Bach

Rutgers University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Amy Meyers Wickman

Amy Meyers Wickman

Alta Orthopaedics, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Dandan Li

Dandan Li

University of Cincinnati, United States

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