[Congenital Tibial Hemimelia]

Overview

Journal Orthopade

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2014 Sep 12

PMID 25209017

Citations 1

Authors

S Farr

R Ganger

F Grill

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Abstract

Background: The congenital tibia hemimelia, also called tibial deficiency, is a rare disorder with unknown cause, showing many associated abnormalities or varying syndromes.

Methods: The correct diagnosis can be easily established using radiographs and/or magnetic resonance imaging in the postpartum setting. However, treatment may be difficult and needs to take into consideration the given anatomic situation in the knee and ankle joint.

Conclusion: Prosthetic fitting may be possible in mild cases. Nevertheless, the majority of patients need to undergo surgical reconstruction in order to restore a functional, mobile, and stable knee and ankle joint.

Citing Articles

BONE RECONSTRUCTION IN THE TREATMENT OF TIBIAL HEMIMELIA: AN ALTERNATIVE TO AMPUTATION?.

Sola Y, Mangueira L, Portugal P, Ferro R, Sola N, Leao G Acta Ortop Bras. 2024; 32(spe1):e268462.

PMID: 38716466 PMC: 11073519. DOI: 10.1590/1413-785220243201e268462.

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