Surgical treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia.
Dual tibiofibular intramedullary rodding with autogenous bone grafting is our treatment of choice in congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. The method has a high incidence of primary union. The intramedullary rods control angulation and protect against refracture without hindering growth, and they permit strengthening of the union on weight-bearing. A comprehensive treatment program must address the simultaneous problems of achieving and maintaining bone and joint alignment as well as effective osteogenesis.
D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*