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Modified supracondylar dome osteotomy: our experience in 11 children

Background The present retrospective study was done with 11 children having cubitus varus following supracondylar fractures to access the stability of modified domeosteotomy and its fixation with k-wires in older children.

Methods 11 children, 7 males & 4 females were included in the study. The osteotomy was performed through posterior approach. The triangular wedge rotated inside the notch was inherently stable and also fixed with k-wires. Patients were followed at regular intervals. K wires were removed at 6 weeks and the physiotherapy started.

Results The correction obtained under vision was well maintained post operatively in 10 out of 11 cases. In only one case there was back out of k-wires and loss of correction. 5 cases had excellent result followed by 4 good and one fair result.

Conclusions Modified dome osteotomy performed through posterior approach and fixed with k-wires gives good results. Removal of the k-wires is simple. However, in children above 14 years plate fixation might be better to prevent loss of correction.