The purpose of this project is to test if epiphysiodesis made with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a safe procedure that disrupts the growth plate without damaging the adjacent joint articular cartilage. The joint will be examined post ablation using MRI and CT.
Effects of Thermal Ablation on Hindlimb Growth
This project was funded by: Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation
The term of this project was: July 2020 to November 2021
The number of subjects scanned during this project was: 20