Research Department
Research Journal
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B
Research Member
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
13-1
Research Website
http://scholar.google.com.eg/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=OBI-XFEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=OBI-XFEAAAAJ:q3oQSFYPqjQC
Research Year
2004
Research_Pages
48/-56
Research Abstract
Vascularized fibular grafts have proved reliable in the treatment of congenital
pseudarthrosis of the tibia with a high success rate. However, severe shortening cannot be
primarily corrected by this technique and requires a second-stage lengthening procedure.
Ilizarov's method allows correction of shortening and axial malalignment together with the
non-union. However, in the dysplastic type with severe shortening, corticotomy of the
affected bone may result in delayed consolidation or recurrence of disease. In addition, ...
