Prognosis of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia: Effect of Site of Tibial Pseudarthrososis and Fibular Involvement

Conclusions: Surgery at an early age was associated with favorable results and minimized deformity. In concurrent fibular and distal third tibial pseudarthrosis, it is recommended to transfix the ankle and subtalar joints to create a cross-union with fibula so that the intense union can be confidently obtained with more cross-section to prevent ankle valgus deformity. Level of Evidence: Level IV—case series.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Lower Extremity Source Type: research