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Staged Correction of Bilateral Genu Valgum in An Adolescent A Girl Using A Distal Femoral Osteotomy Using A DCP Plate and PHILOS Plate: A Case Report

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dr. Rahul Salunkhe Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, ‎deemed to be University, Pune, India, 411018‎ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2438-9765 (unauthenticated)
  • Dr. Urva Dholu Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, ‎deemed to be University, Pune, India, 411018‎
  • Dr. Shivani Patel Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, ‎deemed to be University, Pune, India, 411018‎
  • Dr. Shashank Ugile Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, ‎deemed to be University, Pune, India, 411018‎
  • Dr. Sayan Ghosh Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, ‎deemed to be University, Pune, India, 411018‎

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.14419/t2gj6h61
Received
2025-08-02
Accepted
2025-09-04
Published
2025-09-14
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Abstract

Genu valgum is a coronal plane deformity commonly encountered in adolescents. If left uncorrected, it can lead to functional disability, abnormal gait mechanics, patellofemoral instability, and early osteoarthritis. While mild deformities may resolve with growth, significant or persistent valgus alignment often requires surgical correction. We present the case of a 13-year-old girl who underwent staged bilateral distal femoral varus osteotomies for correction of idiopathic genu valgum. The right limb was operated on in September 2023 using a Dynamic Compression Plate (DCP), and the left limb in April 2024 using a Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System (PHILOS) plate. The case highlights the effectiveness of the PHILOS plate for distal femoral osteotomy fixation in pediatric patients, emphasizing its mechanical advantages and clinical benefits compared to conventional plating systems.

Keywords

  • Bilateral Genu Valgum
  • Deformity Correction
  • PHILOS Plate
  • Corrective Osteotomy

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How to Cite

Salunkhe, D. R., Dholu, D. U., Patel, D. S., Ugile, D. S., & Ghosh, D. S. (2025). Staged Correction of Bilateral Genu Valgum in An Adolescent A Girl Using A Distal Femoral Osteotomy Using A DCP Plate and PHILOS Plate: A Case Report. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(5), 432-435. https://doi.org/10.14419/t2gj6h61

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