The malunion of supracondylar fracture of the humerus most commonly leads to:
Correct Answer: Cubitus varus
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e. Cubitus varus Repeat Q no. 146 Dec 1997Malunion is the most common complication of a supracondylar fracture and results in a cubitus varus deformity also k/a Gun stock deformity.Although cubitus varus is cosmetically unsightly, it does not have any significant functional disability, so it is corrected surgically only for cosmetic reasons.* Treatment is supracondylar corrective osteotomy (French osteotomy)
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