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case_images: Gartland type III supracondylar fracture of a 4-year-old girl.
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case_images: On physical examination, the patient displayed 30 degrees cubitus varus with a history of supracondylar humeral fracture (SCHF) 3 years ago (see Figure 1).
case_images: Radiograph of fractures in lower extremity. (a) Full-length image of the lower extremities showing fracture and bowing in bilateral femur. (b) Nailing of the right femur. (c) Nailing of the left femur.
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case_images: F2
case_images: Multiple osteotomies and telescoping rods were used to fixate the lower extremity of this patient (see Figure 2).
case_images: Correction of cubitus varus. (a) Preoperative AP view of left elbow. (b) AP view of the left elbow at 3-month follow-up. (c) Lateral view of the left elbow at 3-month follow-up.
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case_images: F3
case_images: Therefore, a 3.5 mm locking reconstruction plate was used (see Figure 3).
case_images: Appearance and function of 18-month after plate removal. (a) Extension of the elbow joint. (b) Flexion of the elbow joint. (c) Appearance of upper extremity. (d) AP view of the left upper extremity. (e) Lateral view of the left elbow joint.
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case_images: F4
case_images: Besides, the radiological examination also corroborated the successful correction of cubitus varus (see Figure 4).