Causes and Surgical Treatment of Idiopathic Genu Vara.
10.4055/jkoa.2007.42.2.264
- Author:
Hui Wan PARK
1
;
Sun Young JOO
;
Jin Soo PARK
;
Kun Bo PARK
;
Hyun Woo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. pedhkim@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Idiopathic genu vara;
Causes;
Surgical treatment
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2007;42(2):264-269
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To determine the underlying causes of idiopathic genu vara, and to evaluate the results of surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Radiographic measurements were made using a standing orthoroentgenogram and a computerized axial tomography scan. Functional and cosmetic results after surgery were evaluated according to the causes. RESULTS: The patients with idiopathic genu vara were categorized into three groups: a group associated with increased femoral anteversion, a group associated with tibia vara and increased external rotation of the tibia, and a group associated with tibia vara. Satisfactory functional and cosmetic results were obtained after corrective surgery based on actual causes. CONCLUSION: An accurate analysis based on the rotational and angular deformities is needed to make a surgical treatment plan for idiopathic genu vara.
