A remarkable orthopaedic milestone was achieved at Rama Hospital, Hapur, where a 6-year-old child successfully underwent corrective surgery for a complex post-traumatic elbow deformity, restoring both the functional alignment and appearance of his arm.
The child had sustained an injury to his left elbow nearly three years ago, which was initially managed conservatively without surgery. Over time, the injury healed improperly, resulting in a significant inward deformity of the elbow — medically known as post-traumatic cubitus varus deformity. Although the child did not experience pain, the visible deformity posed long-term risks related to joint mechanics, movement, and cosmetic concerns.
After a comprehensive clinical and radiological evaluation, the Orthopaedics team at Rama Hospital, Hapur, recommended corrective surgery to prevent future complications and restore normal alignment.
The highly specialized procedure was successfully performed on 14 April 2026 at Rama Hospital Hapur using the advanced Modified French Osteotomy technique by the expert Orthopaedics team under the leadership of Dr. Satish Kumar, HOD Orthopaedics, Rama Hospital, Hapur.
The surgery was completed successfully without complications, and the child showed excellent post-operative stability. Doctors expect gradual restoration of normal elbow function, improved cosmetic appearance, and a significantly better quality of life.
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a) Deformed Limb before surgery b) Limb after corrective surgery
IMAGE CAPTION: Typically in this surgery, the deformity is meticulously corrected through precise realignment of the elbow bone. The correction is stabilized using K-wires and stainless steel wiring, followed by application of an above-elbow cast to ensure optimal healing and recovery.
The case was led by Dr. Satish Kumar, HOD Orthopaedics at Rama Hospital Hapur. He is a highly distinguished senior orthopaedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience in tertiary care, complex trauma management, joint replacement, and spine surgery. An alumnus of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Satish Kumar is widely respected for his clinical excellence, academic leadership, and surgical expertise. Having served as Professor & Head of Unit at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, he brings decades of experience in handling complex orthopaedic and reconstructive procedures with precision and compassionate care.
This successful case reflects the advanced surgical capabilities, precision-driven orthopaedic care, and patient-centric approach available at Rama Hospital, Hapur. It also highlights the institution’s growing expertise in managing complex trauma and deformity correction cases in children.
This breakthrough case further reinforces Rama Hospital as a trusted destination for advanced orthopaedic treatment and specialized surgical care in the region.
Author:
Dr. Satish Kumar
HOD, Department of Orthopaedics
Rama Hospital, Hapur
