Does An Osteotomy Performed in Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia Heal?

Conclusions: Contrary to much of the established practice, osteotomies may be safely performed in CPT for various indications. All osteotomies healed with only 1 osteotomy requiring secondary bone grafting. Although time to healing of the osteotomy was generally prolonged, this study suggests, somewhat surprisingly, that preconsolidation can occur frequently in lengthening procedures. Level of Evidence: Level IV—case series.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Pseudoarthrosis of the Tibia Source Type: research