Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg
January 2025
Humerus de-rotational osteotomies are one of the commonly done salvage procedures in children with residual brachial plexus birth injuries. Conventionally, the degree of angular correction was measured clinically intraoperatively by the ability to reach the occiput and the belly or it can be measured by putting reference k-wires at the appropriate angles. However, accurate angular correction is essential to success, as under-correction may lead to parental dissatisfaction and over-correction may lead to loss of mid-line function.
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