Corrective French's osteotomy in treatment of cubitus varus]

Cubitus varus is the most common late complication of supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children. The normal carrying angle can be restored by supracondylar osteotomy. This operation using the technique described by French. was done in 10 patients. During follow up examination motion of the cubitus was assessed and compared with an uninjured side. The x-ray examination included evaluation of the carrying angle. Favourite results were confirmed by restoration of carrying angle with minor loss of mobility of the elbow joint with no recurrence of the varus deformity during follow up.