Case report finds effective surgical correction of genu valgum in adolescents, highlighting DCP and PHILOS plate benefits.
Genu valgum is a coronal plane deformity commonly encountered in adolescents. If left uncorrected, it can lead to functional disability, abnormal gait mechanics, patellofemoral instability, and early osteoarthritis. While mild deformities may resolve with growth, significant or persistent valgus alignment often requires surgical correction. We present the case of a 13-year-old girl who underwent staged bilateral distal femoral varus osteotomies for correction of idiopathic genu valgum. The right limb was operated on in September 2023 using a Dynamic Compression Plate (DCP), and the left limb in April 2024 using a Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System (PHILOS) plate. The case highlights the effectiveness of the PHILOS plate for distal femoral osteotomy fixation in pediatric patients, emphasizing its mechanical advantages and clinical benefits compared to conventional plating systems.
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