Objectives: Among various options available for correction of genu–valgum deformity, medial closing wedge osteotomy distal femoral is commonly used but rarely fixed using K wires.

Material  and methods: Patients of age between 8 and 15 years, with a standing radiological tibiofemoral angle ≥15° and intermalleolar distance of  > 10 cm. Correction was done using medial closing wedge osteotomy technique and was stabilized by single Kirschner wire. Functional outcome was assessed using Bostman et al. score.

Results: Twenty four cases out of 27 limbs had excellent outcome, two patients had good functional outcome and one of the patients had an unsatisfactory knee score < 20.

Conclusion: Distal femoral medial closing wedge osteotomy and fixation with single K wire is a viable option for the correction of genu valgum in children and adolescents.