Corrective dome osteotomy using the paratricipital (triceps-sparing) approach for cubitus varus deformity in children.

Background: Dome osteotomy has been described extensively in literature to correct posttraumatic cubitus varus deformity in children. Most case series on dome osteotomy using the posterior triceps-splitting approach report a decreased postoperative range of motion (ROM). We prospectively analyzed the results of dome osteotomy using the soft-tissue preserving paratricipital, (triceps-sparing) approach with respect to correction of deformity and preservation of elbow ROM.