Corrective dome osteotomy for cubitus varus and valgus in adults

J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2009 Jan-Feb;18(1):38-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.07.013.

Abstract

A corrective dome osteotomy was performed in 19 adult patients for cubitus varus and valgus deformity. The mean age at operation was 31.1 years and the mean follow-up was 41 months. The average postoperative carrying angle in 16 patients with cubitus varus was 6.1 degrees (range, 1-10 degrees), an average correction of 24 degrees (range, 5-36 degrees). The average postoperative carrying angle in 3 patients with cubitus valgus was 6.7 degrees (range, 6-7 degrees), an average correction of 29.3 degrees (range, 29-30 degrees). None of the patients had recurrence of deformity, unsightly scarring, or a prominent lateral or medial condyle at final follow-up. An excellent result was achieved in 13 patients and good in 6. We conclude that corrective dome osteotomy with secure fixation using plates and screws is a reliable option for cubitus varus or valgus deformity in adults.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Elbow Joint / physiopathology
  • Elbow Joint / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fractures, Bone / complications
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / diagnostic imaging
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / etiology
  • Hand Deformities, Acquired / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Humerus / diagnostic imaging
  • Humerus / injuries
  • Humerus / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Radiography
  • Radius / diagnostic imaging
  • Radius / injuries
  • Radius / surgery*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult