Malunion Correction — Principles
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 grad...
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10What is the primary goal of correcting a malunion?
mcqIn the context of malunion correction, what does CORA stand for?
mcqWhich imaging modality is essential for assessing rotational malunion?
mcqWhat complication may arise from performing an osteotomy away from the CORA?
mcqWhich of the following techniques is commonly used for correcting malunion?
mcqWhat is the significance of measuring the Mechanical Axis Deviation (MAD) in lower limb malunion?
mcqWhat type of malunion is characterized by a loss of length?
mcqIn a malunion correction, which approach is used to restore the mechanical axis without secondary translation?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT a common technique for correcting malunion?
mcqWhat is the clinical impact of rotational malunion in the lower limb?