Tibia vara due to focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia: the natural history

We report five patients with tibia vara due to focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia of the medial aspect of the proximal tibia. In three patients spontaneous correction occurred, while in one of the remaining two treated by operation, a valgus deformity and neurological complications resulted. Conserv...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 1988, Vol.70 (1), p.106-108
Hauptverfasser: BRADISH, C. F, DAVIES, S. J. M, MALONE, M
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We report five patients with tibia vara due to focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia of the medial aspect of the proximal tibia. In three patients spontaneous correction occurred, while in one of the remaining two treated by operation, a valgus deformity and neurological complications resulted. Conservative management is therefore recommended.
ISSN:0301-620X
2044-5377
DOI:10.1302/0301-620x.70b1.3339040