Tibia Lengthening and Deformity Correction With a Multiplanar External Fixator Collin J. May Operative Indications The use of a multiplane external fixator for distraction osteogenesis is a powerful tool to…
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Infant, Toddler, Child Travis Matheney Closed Reduction Operative Indications Unilateral or bilateral infant hip dysplasia or dislocation in those younger than 18 months having failed…
Forearm Malunions: Corrective Osteotomies Carley Vuillermin Operative Indications Symptomatic malunion without the potential to remodel (Figure 16.1) Restricted range of motion Pain—particularly functional pain not responsive to therapy Pain at…
Surgical Decision-Making in Lower Extremity Deformity and Reconstruction James R. Kasser Lower extremity deformity as a concept encompasses a variety of issues including limb length differences, angular deformities, abnormal joint…
Containment Surgery For Early Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Benjamin J. Shore I. Hip Arthrogram Including Botox/Phenol to the Adductor/Obturator Nerve and Petrie Casting Operative Indications Early stage of Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP) disease, classified…
Stable Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Eduardo N. Novais Percutaneous In Situ Fixation Operative Indications In situ fixation is the mainstay of treatment for stable slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). However,…
Sprengel Deformity Scapuloplexy Peter M. Waters Operative Indications (Relative) Abduction <90° Omovertebral connection constraining scapulothoracic motion (Figures 17.1 and 17.2) Cavendish III or IV deformity (Figure 17.3) In conjunction with…
Cubitus Varus Osteotomy Peter M. Waters Operative Indications Malunion of distal humerus supracondylar fracture, usually Baumann angle >90° (Figure 14.1) Surgical Technical Options Closing wedge osteotomy (Figure 14.2) Dome osteotomy…
Decision-Making in Pediatric and Adolescent Hip Disorders Michael B. Millis Introduction Developmental hip diseases—in particular hip dysplasia, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)—are important not only as a…
Radioulnar Synostosis Derotation Osteotomy Peter M. Waters Operative Indications Complete radioulnar congenital synostosis (Figure 13.1) Pronation contracture >60° to >90°, especially if bilateral (Figure 13.2) Functional limitations in activities of…
