physealsparing
Physiologic sparing is a surgical technique used in pediatric orthopedics. It aims to preserve the physis, commonly known as the growth plate, during surgical procedures. The physis is a crucial area of cartilage at the ends of long bones responsible for longitudinal bone growth. Injury or surgical disruption to the physis can lead to growth arrest, resulting in limb length discrepancies or deformities.
The principle behind physise-sparing surgery is to perform necessary interventions while minimizing damage to the delicate
Indications for physise-sparing surgery include certain fractures, osteomyelitis (bone infection), benign bone tumors, and some congenital
The benefits of successful physise-sparing surgery include the potential for normal or near-normal limb growth and