BILATERAL DEVELOPMENTAL COXA VARA TREATED WITH VALGUS OSTEOTOMY AND DYNAMIC HIP SCREW FIXATION-CASE REPORT Background Bilateral coxa vara is a rare condition surgical correction of coxa vara has b
Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.5, No. 11)Publication Date: 2020-01-03
Authors : ESWARAPANDI S;
Page : 36-37
Keywords : coxa vara; valgus osteotomy; dynamic hip screw;
Abstract
Developmental coxa vara usually occurs as an isolated deformity of the proximal femur and usually not discovered until the child reaches walking age and is brought for assesment of a leg length discrepancy or abnormal gait. Bilateral coxa vara is an extremely rare condition and its surgical correction has been challenging. We are presenting a case of 15 year old male with bilateral coxa vara treated with bilateral valgus osteotomy and dynamic hip screw fixation. Both osteotomy united within 6 months Period. We are reporting the case at 18 months of follow up with good results .
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