{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,13]],"date-time":"2026-01-13T23:03:37Z","timestamp":1768345417164,"version":"3.49.0"},"reference-count":0,"publisher":"Indian Orthopaedic Research Group","issue":"1","content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":["Jocr"],"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"abstract":"<jats:p>Introduction: Windswept deformity of the elbow, defined as cubitus varus on one side and cubitus valgus on the contralateral side, is exceptionally rare, particularly in post-traumatic settings. The majority of published literature focuses on windswept deformities of the lower limbs, with almost no evidence-based guidelines for upper limb deformities.\n\nCase Report: An 8-year-old male sustained bilateral elbow injuries in separate falls, leading to an untreated cubitus varus deformity of the left elbow (carrying angle \u221215\u00b0, Baumann\u2019s angle 82\u00b0) and a cubitus valgus deformity of the right elbow (carrying angle +20\u00b0). The child presented 18 months after the initial trauma due to pandemic-imposed restrictions, with parental concern primarily for cosmesis of the left elbow. Dome osteotomy was performed on the left humerus using a posterior approach with crossed K-wire fixation. The right elbow was managed conservatively due to preserved function and accepted cosmesis. Rehabilitation commenced at 3 weeks, and follow-up over 18 months demonstrated excellent cosmesis and function (Mayo Elbow Performance Score 95, Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score 8). No lateral condylar prominence or recurrent deformity was observed.\n\nConclusion: This is a rare report of a bilateral windswept elbow deformity. Dome osteotomy offers multiplanar correction with superior cosmesis and biomechanical restoration. Population-based carrying angle norms provide valuable guidance in planning correction when contralateral anatomy is unavailable. This case highlights the importance of individualized surgical decision-making, meticulous planning, and patient-centered care. Furthermore, it highlights the acceptance of a valgus deformity at the elbow as opposed to a varus deformity.\n\nKeywords: Windswept deformity, cubitus valgus, cubitus varus, elbow angular deformity, Dome osteotomy<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.13107\/jocr.2026.v16.i01.6626","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,13]],"date-time":"2026-01-13T16:09:21Z","timestamp":1768320561000},"page":"133-138","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["A Case Report: Post-traumatic Windswept Deformity of the Elbow \u2013 Rare but Possible"],"prefix":"10.13107","volume":"16","author":[{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India,","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Abhinav","family":"Singla","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Kishmita","family":"Sachdeva","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitshalaya, New Delhi, India.","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Karanveer","family":"Singla","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India,","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Abhinandan","family":"Sharma","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India,","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Shantanu","family":"Agarwal","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India,","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Shantanu","family":"Biswal","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India,","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"5271","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"container-title":["Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports"],"original-title":[],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,13]],"date-time":"2026-01-13T16:09:23Z","timestamp":1768320563000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/jocr.co.in\/wp\/2026\/01\/a-case-report-post-traumatic-windswept-deformity-of-the-elbow-rare-but-possible\/"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"references-count":0,"journal-issue":{"issue":"1","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2026]]}},"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.13107\/jocr.2026.v16.i01.6626","relation":{},"ISSN":["2321-3817"],"issn-type":[{"value":"2321-3817","type":"electronic"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2026]]}}}