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Cubitus varus is most commonly caused by malunion of a childhood supracondylar humerus fracture and typically produces a three-dimensional gunstock deformity. Cubitus valgus is classically associated with lateral condyle nonunion or malunion and may lead to tardy ulnar nerve palsy. Evaluation should assess carrying angle, range of motion, instability, neurological status and the coronal, sagittal and rotational components of deformity. Mild asymptomatic cases may be observed, while significant cosmetic, functional, unstable or neurological deformities usually require corrective osteotomy. Treatment should correct the underlying deformity and associated pathology, with ulnar nerve decompression or transposition considered when symptomatic neuropathy is present.
A 10-year-old boy presents with a deformity of the elbow following a supracondylar humerus fracture that healed 6 months ago. Examination reveals varus angulation and a g...
Which of the following is a potential complication of cubitus valgus?
In evaluating a patient with suspected cubitus varus, which of the following assessments is crucial?
A 12-year-old girl is referred for evaluation of her elbow deformity. Upon examination, she has an excessive valgus carrying angle. What is the most likely underlying cau...
What is the recommended management for a symptomatic cubitus valgus with ulnar nerve involvement?
Which of the following statements about cubitus varus is true?
A 15-year-old boy presents with elbow pain and a noticeable elbow deformity after a fall. X-rays show a malunited lateral condyle fracture. What is the most appropriate i...
During the clinical assessment of a patient with cubitus varus, which measurement is considered most important?
In which age group is cubitus varus most commonly seen following a supracondylar humerus fracture?
What is the primary goal of surgical treatment for cubitus varus?