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Notably, valgus deformities may simultaneously affect both joints. While substantial data supports monoarticular guided growth, evidence for ipsilateral biarticular growth modulation remains limited. The aim of this case series was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and short-term radiographic outcome of simultaneous ipsilateral biarticular HED for concomitant valgus deformities in the knee and ankle (CKAVD). Methods: This retrospective monocentric observational study included 21 legs from 21 consecutive children treated with simultaneous ipsilateral biarticular HED for CKAVD between 2013 and 2022. The initiation and termination of growth modulation were based on clinical (intermalleolar distance, pain in both joints) and radiological parameters. Standing whole-leg coronal plain radiographs were evaluated at the start of modulation and after complete hardware removal, assessing the anatomical femorotibial angle (aFTA), anatomical lateral distal femoral angle (aLDFA), medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA), and lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA). Results: The mean age at implantation was 11.5 years (SD 1.08); females (n = 7) were younger than males (n = 14, p &lt; 0.05). The mean duration of growth modulation was 14.3 months (SD 4.3). The intermalleolar distance improved by an average of 10 cm (SD 4.4). The aFTA improved by an average of 6.9 degrees (SD 2.6), the aLDFA by 6.7 degrees (SD 2.7), the MPTA by 7.2 degrees (SD 2.3), and the LDTA by 7.1 degrees (SD 3.0). Two-stage hardware removal was required in 6 legs (29%). In one case, a relapse of knee valgus occurred. Conclusions: Comprehensive evaluation of all major joints seems to be crucial during the diagnostic workup for coronal plane deformities of the lower extremity. 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