Orthopaedics – MCQ 17 – Malunion of supracondylar fracture of the humerus

The malunion of supracondylar fracture of the humerus most commonly leads to:
a) Flexion deformity
b) Cubitus varus
c) Cubitus valgus
d) Extension deformity

Correct answer : b) Cubitus varus

Malunion of supracondylar fracture of humerus results in cubitus varus deformity (gun stock deformity).

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