Question
Which of the following fracture cause the deformity as a complication as represented in the picture below ?
A. Fracture lateral condyle of humerus.
B. Supra condylar fracture of humerus.
C. Fracture radial head.
D. Chronic osteomyelitis.
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Correct Answer » B
Explanation
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Cubitus varus deformity or gun stalk deformity as shown in the picture above is a common late complication of supra condylar fracture of humerus. Other late complications associated with it are myosistis ossificans and Volmann’s ischemic contracture.
