CompletedNot Applicable

Lateral Closing Wedge Osteotomy for Cubitus Varus Deformity in Children

China21 participantsStarted 2015-01-01

Plain-language summary

Humeral osteotomy is the most effective method for evident cubitus varus correction in children. Several osteotomy methods and fixation materials have been developed in the past. By applying the principles of deformity correction described by Paley, the investigators describe a novel corrective technique for cubitus varus involving lateral osteotomy using Kirschner wires.

Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * surgery performed over 6 months after the occurrence of SHFs * difference in flexion angles of the affected and unaffected limbs of \>15 degrees * recovery of elbow function pre-ostomy Exclusion Criteria: * any other surgical approach used * consent not obtained from the patient's guardians * incomplete follow-up

What they're measuring

Elbow appearance

Timeframe: 3th month after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04423835

SponsorChildren's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-01-01

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