Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2020
Translation step-cut osteotomy for posttraumatic Cubitus Varus in adults: a retrospective study.
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- Is modified reverse step-cut osteotomy better than Yun's reverse V osteotomy in paediatric cubitus varus deformity correction? A prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial.International orthopaedics · 2022Trial
- Digital three-dimensional planning combined with 3D-printed patient-specific guide-assisted step-cut osteotomy for correction of old cubitus varus deformity: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of supracondylar dome osteotomy in reducing lateral condylar prominence and enhancing functional outcomes in pediatric cubitus varus: a retrospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- A review of novel methods to assist digital planning and execution of osteotomy for upper limb deformities.Biomedical engineering online · 2025Review
- Evaluating Outcomes of Step-Cut Osteotomy for Pediatric Cubitus Deformities.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
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- Comparison of Functional and Cosmetic Outcomes According to Fracture Level in Gartland Type III Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2023Article
- The lateral curved osteotomy for cubitus varus deformity in children: A case report and literature review.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundCubitus varus is a complex three-dimensional deformity. Various osteotomies have been introduced to correct this complex deformity. The objective of the present study was to evaluate clinical and functional outcomes of adult cubitus varus deformity treated with translation step-cut osteotomy.
methodsSeventeen consecutive patients with a mean age of 25 years (range, 19-50 years) who underwent translation step-cut osteotomy were enrolled in this study. Their average follow-up period was 28.2 months. Radiographic measurements preoperatively, 3-month postoperatively, and at the last follow-up were compared. Functional outcomes were assessed using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), and Oppenheim criteria.
resultsThe mean humerus-elbow-wrist angle improved from 14.7° ± 6.4° (range, 6°-23°) varus preoperatively to 12.1° ± 6.6° (range, 5°-20°) valgus postoperatively (p < 0.001). The lateral prominence index improved 9.6% from its preoperative value, showing no significant difference from that of a normal elbow. Osseous union was radiographically demonstrated in 16 patients (except one out of 17 patients) within a mean of 12.7 weeks (range, 8-18 weeks). The motion arc of the elbow at the last follow-up was not significantly (p > 0.05) different from that at the initial presentation. Based on Oppenheim criteria, results were excellent for 7, good for 8, and poor for 2 patients. Mean final DASH value and MEPS were 2.5 ± 3.8 points (range, 0-15 points) and 97.0 ± 5.8 points (range, 85-100 points), respectively. With regard to complications, one case had delayed union and one case had transient radial nerve injury.
conclusionTranslation step-cut osteotomy using Y plate is an efficient procedure to correct varus alignment and flexion-extension deformities so that they are within normal limits of adults with post-traumatic cubitus varus deformity.
trial registrationInstitutional Review Board of Jeonbuk National University Hospital (IRB No. 2020-01-020 ).
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