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Genu valgum nach proximaler Tibiafraktur beim Kind

✍ Scribed by K. Parsch; G. Manner; K. Dippe

Publisher: Springer
Year: 1977
Tongue: English
Weight: 518 KB
Volume: 90
Category: Article
ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: 10.1007/bf00415483

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✦ Synopsis

Residual valgus deformity and overgrowth was found in 4 children out of 6 with proximal tibial metaphyseal fractures. Primary reduction of this minimally displaced fracture under general anaesthesia is advised. In case of an irreducable fracture open revision is suggested. In case of an established valgus of more then 20 degrees a tibial wedge osteotomy is necessary. Recurrence of the deformity is very common especially in young children.