Table 3 Comparison between Paley’s osteotomy and lateral closing isosceles triangular osteotomy
From: A novel method of lateral closing wedge osteotomy for cubitus varus deformity in children
| Â | Principle | Purpose | Osteotomy line | Osteotomy apex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paley’s osteotomy | Paley’s principle | Anatomy axis correction | Total humerus break | Ulnar humerus cortex |
Isosceles triangular osteotomy | Isosceles triangular | Eliminate lateral prominence | Ulnar sides intact (5Â mm) | CORA line |