Ilizarov Distraction Osteogenesis Technique as An Alternative Method Correction for The Rare Cozen Phenomenon
Nuno Vieira da Silva1*, Ana Esteves1, Pedro Gomes1, Cláudia Gonçalves1, Pedro Ribeiro1, Tiago Costa1 and João das Dores Carvalho1
1Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa, Portugal, +351255711382
*Corresponding Author: Nuno Vieira da Silva, Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa, Portugal, +351255711382
Received: November 09, 2022 Published: November 29, 2022
Abstract
Post-traumatic tibial valgus is a rare but recognized Cozen phenomenon following proximal metaphyseal fractures in children. We report a Cozen deformity in the sequence of a tibia proximal Salter-Harris type 2 fracture due to non-ossifying fibroma local fragility. This case-based literature review study aims to recall the existence of this rare identity and propose Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis as an innovative alternative method correction. Proper limb realignment was achieved two months after the assembly of a hexapodal device for gradual correction. The proposed Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis technique showed his numerous advantages over the usual treatments hemi-epiphysiodesis and osteotomy of the proximal tibia, proving to be a reliable alternative option for Cozen phenomenon correction and representing an excellent application of the Ilizarov method.
Keywords: Cozen phenomenon; post-traumatic deformity; Ilizarov technique; distraction osteogenesis
Citation: da Silva NV, Esteves A, Gomes P, Gonçalves C, Ribeiro P, Costa T, Carvalho JDP. “Ilizarov Distraction Osteogenesis Technique as An Alternative Method Correction for The Rare Cozen Phenomenon” SVOA Orthopaedics 2022, 2:6, 130-132.