Results of using Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis technique for the treatment of cubitus varus deformities in adults

Ozkan. C., DOĞRAMACI Y., KALACI A., Güloen. M., Bayram. H.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, vol.130, no.4, pp.489-495, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 130 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00402-009-0899-4
  • Journal Name: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.489-495
  • Keywords: Adults, Cubitus varus, Distraction osteogenesis, Ilizarov method
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction Five adult patients, with posttraumatic cubitus varus deformity underwent corrective surgery by the Ilizarov method of distraction osteogenesis. Method A standard technique was applied in all patients. The average follow-up was 28 (range, 24-38) months. Preoperati ve carrying angle ranged from 12° to 22° of varus (average 16.6°) and postoperative carrying angle ranged from 10° to 14° of valgus (average, 1.6°) equalized to the contralateral side. Result The outcome was rated as excellent in all patients. No complication was observed, except a grade-2 pin-tract infection in two patients. Conclusion Rigid fixation, early rehabilitation, precise correction, satisfactory cosmetic scars and functionally excellent results can be obtained with this method. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.