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Adithyaa Sivaramakrishnan1, Mohammed Tavfiq1, J K Giriraj Harshavardhan1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
A distal femur procurvatum deformity in a teen was successfully corrected with supracondylar extension osteotomy. This surgical intervention restored knee function and improved the patient's quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Trauma surgery
Background:
- Fixed flexion knee deformities have diverse etiologies, influencing management and prognosis.
- Distal femur physeal injuries can lead to complex deformities.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of knee joint contractures.
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