title: A simplified valgus osteotomy of the proximal femur in children.
abstract: Valgus osteotomy of the hip is required in a number of orthopedic conditions in children. We present a simplified valgus osteotomy in which a dynamic compression plate is used. This technique has the advantages of using easily available equipment, requiring only one osteotomy, and providing immediate rigid fixation while not violating the proximal femoral physis. We have used this simplified technique for valgus osteotomy in six hips in four children with excellent fixation, good maintenance of correction, and no complications.
authors.affiliation: Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, University of Southern California School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Skaggs
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: DuBois
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Kay
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Hale
authors.forename: V T
authors.initials: VT
authors.lastname: Tolo
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome