Osteotomies

Question 1

Abbott and Gill

Answer 1

For bone growth asymmetry in lower limbs; a distal femoral and proximal tibial epiphysiodesis done through a medial approach; Also, proximal tibial and fibular epiphysiodesis through a lateral approach.

Question 2

Amspacher and Messenbaugh

Answer 2

For cubitus varus w/ rotatory deformity of the elbow; correction of both deformities is w/ a distal humeral osteotomy.