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Orthopaedics Injuries Around Arm & Elbow 0f5ad589

Cubitus varus deformity is result from

A
Malunited supracondylar fracture humerus
B
Malunited lateral condyle fracture humerus
C
Fracture dislocation of elbow joints
D
Malunited capitullum fracture
High-Yield Explanation
A. i.e. (Malunited supracondylar fracture humerus) (599 - Apley 8th)* Malunion is the commonest complication of supracondylar fracture and results in a cubitus varus deformity (Gun - stock deformity). This is because the fracture unites with the distal fragment tilted medially and in internal rotation.* Cubitus valgus - deformity results from fracture lateral condyl of humerus. This may result in late ulnar nerve palsy (Tardy ulnar nerve palsy)

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