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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2024

Spontaneous Resolution of Pediatric Varus Ankle Deformity: A Case Report.

Neil Jain, Caleb Gottlich, Dominic Campano, John Fisher, Bryant Flores, Cody Beaver

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Neil JainDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Caleb GottlichDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Dominic CampanoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
John FisherDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Bryant FloresDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Cody BeaverDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Texas Tech University · US

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Abstract

Introduction: Distal tibia fractures are a common cause of physeal injuries that can subsequently cause deformity in pediatric populations. Limited literature exists supporting treatment strategies for varus deformities. In this study, we illustrate a unique case of premature physeal closure complicated by development of a varus ankle deformity treated with navigation guided physeal bar resection that spontaneously resolved without the requirement for guided growth. Case Report: A 6-year-old female presented to our clinic after development of a right ankle varus deformity measuring 14°. She had sustained a right Salter Harris type 3 distal tibia fracture 10 months prior and underwent fixation at an external facility. After undergoing navigation guided physeal bar resection, resolution of her deformity occurred without the use of guided growth. Conclusion: Spontaneous resolution of an ankle deformity is possible after a physeal bar resection. However, in these technically demanding procedures, it is important to optimize accuracy and results using preoperative bar mapping and intraoperative three-dimensional navigation.

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bar resectioncase reportguided growthspontaneous resolutionVarus ankle

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PMCPMC10898686
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