Locking plate versus K-wires and cast fixation in lateral closing-wedge osteotomy for cubitus varus deformity

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess the clinical and radiographic outcomes of cubitus varus treatments based on different fixation methods: Locking plate vs. Kirschner-wires (K-wires) and cast fixation.MethodsThis retrospective study of 28 patients was performed in lateral-wedge osteotomy...

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Main Authors: Jianghua Liu, Youzhi He, Qiang Shi, Yongfu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2024.1344283/full