Remodeling potential of long bones following angular osteotomies.

The radius and tibia of an immature monkey remodeled 5 degrees/year until maturity after osteotomies. The periosteum and the growth plate contributed equally to the correction. Valgus, varus, and flexion deformities corrected to the same degree. Epiphysiodesis of the adjacent growth plates did not prevent correction of the shaft. Remodeling at the osteotomy site was characterized radiographically by bone deposition on the concave side but no significant resorption on the convex side.