Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma · 2005 · 12 citations · 11 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedicsPediatric OrthopaedicsPediatric Orthopedic SurgeryLimb DeformitiesPhyseal InjuriesCorrection Of Cubitus VarusManagement Of Physeal FracturesPediatric Supracondylar Humerus FracturesPhyseal Bar ManagementPhyseal DeformitiesPhyseal OsteotomySupracondylar FracturesVarus Deformity Correction
We report a case of progressive cubitus varus deformity caused by a physeal bar following a supracondylar humeral fracture in a 4-year-old girl. Malreduction is thought to be the commonest cause of this deformity, which is nonprogressive. A corrective osteotomy in cases like ours should be deferred until skeletal maturity.
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