Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews
Abstract
A 14-year-old male patient sustained a distal femur fracture after a ground-level fall. His history was notable for severe acquired genu valgum secondary to a childhood lawnmower accident, which had required multiple limb salvage procedures including a Syme amputation and soft-tissue skin grafting. Acute correction of the limb deformity was performed concurrently with fracture fixation using a retrograde intramedullary nail and poller blocking screws. Retrograde intramedullary nailing represents a viable treatment option for simultaneous acute correction of acquired genu valgum and stabilization of distal femur fractures.
DOI
10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-25-00333
Publication Date
1-1-2026
Recommended Citation
Wolf J, Pelz N, Mansour A, Iobst C, Kadado A. Acute Correction of Acquired Genu Valgum Secondary to Post-Traumatic Growth Arrest at the Time of Distal Femur Fracture. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2026 Jan 14;10(1):e25.00333. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-25-00333. PMID: 41557757; PMCID: PMC12806575.