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Corrective osteotomy for cubitus varus deformity

M A Hernandez1, J W Roach

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|July 1, 1994
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Cubitus varus deformities after elbow fractures require corrective osteotomies. Unstable internal fixation often leads to poor results, necessitating improved fixation techniques for better outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Cubitus varus deformities can occur after elbow fractures.
  • Corrective lateral-wedge osteotomies are used to address these deformities.
  • Previous fixation methods have shown variable success rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of corrective lateral-wedge osteotomies for post-traumatic cubitus varus.
  • To identify factors contributing to poor surgical results.
  • To recommend improved internal fixation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 23 patients (26 osteotomies) with cubitus varus deformities.
  • Analysis of fixation methods including Steinmann pins, screws with wire, and small plates.

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  • Assessment of intraoperative correction and postoperative stability.

    • Main Results:

    • 16 patients had good results, while 10 had poor results.
    • Poor outcomes were associated with inadequate intraoperative correction or unstable internal fixation.
    • Loss of fixation and distal fragment slippage occurred in both good and poor outcome groups, leading to hyperextension.

    Conclusions:

    • Unstable internal fixation is a significant cause of poor outcomes in corrective osteotomies for cubitus varus.
    • A combination of a two-hole lateral plate and a percutaneous medial pin is recommended for enhanced stability.