Results of Corrective Osteotomy for Varus and Valgus Deformities of the Elbow

Abstract

Thirty-eight corrective osteotomies for varus and valgus deformities of the elbow caused by supracondylar and lateral condyle fracture of the humerus were carried out for the past 19 years. The mean age at the operation was 12 years and 6 months.
Twenty-five cases were examined clinically and roentgenologically on an average of 7 years and 6 months after the operation.
The authors concluded that there was no limited age indication for the osteotomy and the remaining carring angles within 5 degrees in varus and 10 degrees in valgus deformity were negligible for the satisfactory results.