[Early reconstruction of congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia with free vascularized fibular grafts].

Abstract

Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is an uncommon disease presenting a tibial nonunion since birth and frequently associated to neurofibromatosis type 1. Surgical management by wide excision of the pseudoarthrosis and sustitution of the defect with vascularized bone in an early stage has proven to be the most effective technique in terms of bone consolidation. We present a clinical case of a 22-month-old patient with CPT treated successfully by reconstruction with a free vascularized fibula graft with an excellent functional result.

• Authors: E Fernández Gómez, M Castro Torre, P González-Herranz, C Delgado Sotorrío, A Rodríguez Lorenzo
• Journal: Cirugia pediatrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Pediatrica (Cir Pediatr) Vol. 25 Issue 2 Pg. 113-6 (Apr 2012) ISSN: 0214-1221 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Reconstrucción precoz de pseudoartrosis congénita de tibia con injerto libre vascularizado de peroné.
• PMID: 23113401 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Fibula (blood supply, transplantation)
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Pseudarthrosis (congenital, surgery)
• Tibia (surgery)