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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Endoscopic surgery for distal femoral physeal bar resection with computed tomography-assisted navigation: a case report.

Yasutaka Masada, Tomonori Tetsunaga, Kazuki Yamada, Tomohiro Inoue, Ryuichiro Okuda, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Shin Matsumoto, Tomoko Tetsunaga, Yusuke Yokoyama, Yuki Okazaki and 1 more

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Yasutaka MasadaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Tomonori TetsunagaDepartment of Musculoskeletal Health Promotion, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Kazuki YamadaDepartment of Medical Materials for Musculoskeletal Reconstruction, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Tomohiro InoueDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Ryuichiro OkudaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Tetsuya YamamotoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Shin MatsumotoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Science of Functional Recovery and Reconstruction, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Tomoko TetsunagaDepartment of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Yusuke YokoyamaDepartment of Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine for the Musculoskeletal System, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Yuki OkazakiCenter for Education in Medicine and Health Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.
Toshifumi OzakiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kitaku 700-8558, Japan.

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Abstract

The formation of physeal bars, or bony bridges, following growth plate injuries can cause complications such as angular deformities or discrepancies in leg length. The management strategies for these depend on factors such as the bar's location, extent, and residual growth potential. Herein, we describe the case of a 14-year-old male with a valgus knee deformity caused by a distal femoral physeal bar. The patient underwent endoscopic resection of the bar, assisted by computed tomography-based navigation and intraoperative O-arm imaging. This minimally invasive technique facilitated safe and accurate removal of the lesion with less risk of complications such as cortical perforation or injury to adjacent neurovascular structures compared to traditional approaches. The patient experienced favorable postoperative outcomes, including restored knee range of motion and full symptom resolution. This approach demonstrates the clinical value of integrating endoscopy with advanced navigation systems during the surgical treatment of physeal bars.

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computed tomographynavigationphyseal bar

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