The Outcome of Corrective Transverse Osteotomy in Paediatric Tibia Vara
M A Irwan1, W H Chan1, M Anuar Ramdhan I1
1Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction
|October 3, 2024
Summary
Corrective transverse osteotomy effectively treats tibia vara, a complex tibial deformity. This surgical method demonstrated safe and successful outcomes in pediatric patients, with no complications or recurrence observed.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Limb deformity correction
Background:
- Tibia vara is a complex three-dimensional deformity of the proximal tibia involving varus, internal tibial torsion, and procurvatum.
- Surgical management for tibia vara is varied, highlighting the need for effective treatment strategies.
- This study focuses on outcomes of tibia vara management using a corrective transverse osteotomy.
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