Status:
COMPLETED
Lateral Closing Wedge Osteotomy for Cubitus Varus Deformity in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Conditions:
Deformity; Bone
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-16 years
Brief Summary
Humeral osteotomy is the most effective method for evident cubitus varus correction in children. Several osteotomy methods and fixation materials have been developed in the past. By applying the princ...
Detailed Description
Supracondylar humerus fractures (SHFs) account for approximately 10% of all pediatric fractures in children. Poorly treated SHFs can lead to the most common cubitus varus deformity especially in patie...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- surgery performed over 6 months after the occurrence of SHFs
- difference in flexion angles of the affected and unaffected limbs of \>15 degrees
- recovery of elbow function pre-ostomy
Exclusion
- any other surgical approach used
- consent not obtained from the patient's guardians
- incomplete follow-up
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2015
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04423835
Start Date
January 1 2015
End Date
January 1 2020
Last Update
June 11 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China, 400014