A neglected case of congenital pseudarthrosis of tibia.
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is a rare malformation. It was first described by Hatzoecher in 1708. Treatment options of the congenital pseudarthrosis of tibia are variable and challenging. Various forms of bone grafts such as autologous iliac bone graft or free vascularised fibular graft, bracing, electrical stimulation, external fixators including Ilizarov technique and internal fixation with rods and plates are used. Here we represent a case of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) of a 15 year-old boy, a shopkeeper hailing from Barhatta, Netrokona and diagnosed by history, clinical examination and x-ray. He was treated by Ilizarov technique and follow up was done for a period of 1 year. Complete union was achieved with correction of angulation and shortening.
Haque
M A
MA
Ortho-surgery, Upazilla Health Complex, Gafargaon, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Akanda
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NI
Hossain
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MB
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery