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Malunion = fracture healed in unacceptable alignment causing functional, cosmetic, or biomechanical issues. Decision to correct depends on symptoms, joint at risk, magnitude/plane of deformity, and patient goals. Thorough planning with long‑leg alignment views, scanogram, and CT rotational profile is essential. Osteotomy at CORA restores axis with least translation; fixation by plate, nail, or circular frame. Common techniques: closing wedge, opening wedge (needs graft), dome, step‑cut, and gradual correction (Ilizarov/Hexapod).
Case Presentation A 68-year-old female presented to the emergency department following a trivial fall at home with severe pain and inability to b...
Case Presentation A 28-year-old male presented to the emergency department following a road traffic accident with severe pain and deformity of th...
What is the primary goal of correcting a malunion?
In the context of malunion correction, what does CORA stand for?
Which imaging modality is essential for assessing rotational malunion?
What complication may arise from performing an osteotomy away from the CORA?
Which of the following techniques is commonly used for correcting malunion?
What is the significance of measuring the Mechanical Axis Deviation (MAD) in lower limb malunion?
What type of malunion is characterized by a loss of length?
In a malunion correction, which approach is used to restore the mechanical axis without secondary translation?
Which of the following is NOT a common technique for correcting malunion?
What is the clinical impact of rotational malunion in the lower limb?