Modified rotational osteotomy of the humerus for Erb's palsy.
A modified derotation humeral osteotomy was carried out in 10 patients with Erb's palsy who all had severe functional limitation from residual deformity of their affected arm. The operation is described. The appearance and function of the arms was improved in every patient.
al Zahrani
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Orthopaedic Department, Faculty of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012785:Shoulder Joint