Derotational Osteotomy Humeral

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GAmom
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Derotational Osteotomy Humeral

Post by GAmom »

I was wondering if anyone out there has had the derotational osteotomy humeral done before? I think I posted it a while back on the other board. But I don't remember the response. I was just wondering if anyone has had this done before? Any help would be appreciated.THanks!

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Re: Derotational Osteotomy Humeral

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Hi, I have heard that it is an outdated procedure and if the shoulder is tipped and the scapula is up higher it doesn't do any good. We are trying to get our son in with Dr Nath in Texas for the triangle tilt bone surg. He said that he has had to "re do " kids wiht that humerus surg.
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