Primary Article

Intramedullary Fixation After Subtrochanteric Osteotomy for Coxa Vara and Coxa Valga Deformities in Children

Authors: SANTO J. LoCOCO, MD, WILLIAM M. PUSATERI, MD, W. HAMMOND NEWMAN, MD

Abstract

AbstractInternal fixation after subtrochanteric osteotomy for valgus, varus, or anteversion deformities of the upper end of the femur is a satisfactory way of holding the fragments of the osteotomized femur after correction has been obtained. This method of internal fixation is easier in changing a high angle of the femur to a low angle than is the reverse operation. A plaster cost is used to supplement the internal fixation.

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