Acute Correction of Acquired Genu Valgum Secondary to Post-Traumatic Growth Arrest at the Time of Distal Femur Fracture
Abstract
A 14-year-old male patient sustained a distal femur fracture after a ground-level fall. His history was notable for severe acquired genu valgum secondary to a childhood lawnmower accident, which had required multiple limb salvage procedures including a Syme amputation and soft-tissue skin grafting. Acute correction of the limb deformity was performed concurrently with fracture fixation using a retrograde intramedullary nail and poller blocking screws. Retrograde intramedullary nailing represents a viable treatment option for simultaneous acute correction of acquired genu valgum and stabilization of distal femur fractures.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Bone fractures and treatments
Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
Congenital limb and hand anomalies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JAAOS Global Research and Reviews
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN