A rare variant of tibial hemimelia and its treatment

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2009 Sep;18(5):220-4. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e32832e4737.

Abstract

Tibial hemimelia is a rare condition. We present a variant of tibial hemimelia not reported in literature before. In this variant, we were able to successfully salvage the limb with excellent function to carry on with life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Ectromelia / genetics*
  • Ectromelia / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction
  • Osteotomy
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Recovery of Function
  • Tibia / abnormalities*
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibia / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome