J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1981 Dec;16(4):867-872. 10.4055/jkoa.1981.16.4.867.

Subtrochanteric Varization Osteotomy with Open Wedge Technic in a Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

• Rowe SM
• Song EK

• KMID: 2450726
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1981.16.4.867

Abstract

Subtrochsnteric varization osteotomy with open wedge technic was performed for the Legg-Calve-Perthes disease patients of 6 years to 9 years of age. Open wedge technic is less complicated with unwilling effect of postoperative leg shortening than closed wedge technic, but has seldom performed for the patients over 5 years of age because of possible delayed or nonunion of osteotomy site. Authors trial of this technic in a older patient(6 to 9 years of age) showed excellent post-operative result with noneventual post-operative course including delayed or nonunion.

Keyword

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease; Open wedge technic; Leg shortening

MeSH Terms

Humans
Leg
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease*
Osteotomy*