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Cubitus Varus Osteotomy

intermediate Level

Primary Indication

Neutral and negative carrying angle; Parental concern; Near full ROM; At least 2 years post injury; Also: varus osteotomy for cubitus valgus with tardy ulnar nerve palsy

Danger Structures

  • undefined - Variable based on approach
  • undefined - Surrounding operative field
  • undefined - Bone surface
  • undefined - Joint surfaces if applicable

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Step-by-Step Technique

1

Correct varus malunion of supracondylar humerus

2

Lateral closing wedge osteotomy for gross deformity