ABSTRACT
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia [CPT] is a difficult orthopaedic problem. In this study, eight cases [5 males and 3 females] with CPT were treated with Ilizarov technique. Their average age at surgery was 4.7 years [ranged from 2.5 to 15 years]. Leg length discrepancies existed in all patients ranged from 1.5 to 6.5 cm [average 3.2 cm]. All cases were followed up from 1.2 to 4 years [average 2.3 years]. Solid union was achieved with initial treatment in 6 cases [75%].Tibial lengthening ranged from 1.5 to 6 cm [average 3.6 cm]. Angular deformity was fully corrected in 7 cases [87.5%]. A total of 9 complications were encountered in 5 cases [62.5%]. All these complications were manageable. Six patients [75%] were satisfied with the results. In general, the Ilizarov technique addresses several problems associated with CPT with promising results