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Progressive valgus deformity after juxta-epiphyseal fractures of the upper tibia in children
I Ben-Itzhak1, E H Erken, C Malkin
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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|May 1, 1987
Abstract:
Four cases of progressive valgus deformity following a juxta-epiphyseal fracture of the proximal end of the tibia are presented. We suggest that the deformity is due to asymmetrical growth of the physis. Since this type of fracture tends to create a deformity, an anatomical or even overcorrected reduction is required. Long follow-up is necessary.