Tiny x-ray markers reveal how children's bones grow after leg-straightening surgery.
NCT ID NCT04235517
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tracks bone growth in 10 children who have surgery to fix leg length differences or bowing. Surgeons place small metal markers in the bone and use special X-rays to measure growth very precisely. The goal is to learn when to remove temporary implants for the best result.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical implants (tension band plates, staples, or locking plates)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help surgeons know exactly when to remove growth-guiding implants, leading to better correction of leg length or alignment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study (10 children) focused on measurement, not treatment. It may not lead to changes in practice, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ortopedic dep at Oslo Unversity Hospital, Rikshospitalet
RECRUITINGOslo, 0424, Norway
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