Functional and radiological outcomes after treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia using the Ilizarov technique: a retrospective single-center study

ConclusionsThe Ilizarov technique combined with intramedullary rod and primary or secondary bone graft provides a high union rate of CPT and can achieve simultaneous effective management of problems related to pseudarthrosis, including non-union, deformity, limb shortening, and adjacent joint contracture and subluxation.Level of evidence Level IV.

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Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - September 23, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research