Hemiepiphysiodesis with tension band plate in idiopathic genu valgum: Insights on indications, outcomes, and follow-up from a systematic review and meta-analysis of more than 600 cases
Aims: Hemiepiphysiodesis with tension band plates is widely used for the correction of idiopathic genu valgum in skeletally immature patients. Although widely adopted, considerable heterogeneity persists regarding indications, timing of intervention, and radiographic outcome assessment, limiting the development of stan...