title: [Supracondylar corrective osteotomy in post-traumatic cubitus varus. 3 cases in 2 patients].
abstract: Supracondylar fractures of the humerus in childhood frequently result in cubitus varus deformity. Pain, functional impairment and cosmetic problems can request surgical correction. This is a report on an adult and on a mature child with such deformities. The boy had sustained three injuries with following bilateral cubitus varus and lengthening of one lower leg. Planning, surgical technique and outcome of the osteotomies are described. We should recommend the resection of a full wedge with two oblique osteotomies and internal fixation with two plates on either side of the humerus.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Orthopädische, Unfall- und Handchirurgie, Klinikum Plau am See.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Döhler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001852:Bone Lengthening; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D004550:Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
vernacular_title: Suprakondyläre Korrekturosteotomie beim posttraumatischen Cubitus varus. 3 Fälle bei 2 Patienten.