Abstract:Background: Cubitus varus deformity is a common complication of untreated elbow fractures in children. However, cubitus varus in osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) children is a rare but challenging situation. To the author's knowledge, this is the first study discussing the correction of cubitus varus deformity in patient with OI.Case Presentation: Here we report a case of a 7-year-old OI girl with cubitus varus deformity due to a supracondylar fracture of humerus 3 year ago. The patient's parent gave a history of … Show more
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