Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Article

Modified Step-cut Osteotomy of Distal Humerus for the Correction of Cubitus Varus Deformity in Children: Yeo Hon Yun, Jun Gyu Moon, Duk Moon Chung; J Korean Fract Soc 2004;17(3):287-294. Published online July 31, 2004; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2004.17.3.287

Abstract PDF: PURPOSE
evaluate the radiologic and clinical results of modified step-cut osteotomy for correction of cubitus varus deformity in children.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We analysed 16 children who had varus deformity preoperatively and received modified step-cut osteotomy. The results were evaluated by final follow-up radiographs and clinical results, which were humeral-elbow-wrist angle, lateral prominence, range of motion and complications.
RESULTS
The average preoperative humeral-elbow-wrist (HEW) angle was -15.8degrees and average last follow-up HEW angle was +6.7degrees Lateral prominence under 5 mm occurred in 3 cases and one children showed limited motion and transient ulna neuropathy.
CONCLUSION
The results demonstrate that modified step-cut osteotomy achieve good correction of cubitus varus without lateral bony prominence or complications.

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