Lenthening of Tibia in CPT by Ilizarov’s Method.

A case of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia (CPT) with 24 centimetres shortening in a young boy of eighteen years treated by Ilizarov’s method is presented. No features of neurofibromatosis like café-aulait spots or skin nodules were seen. Excision of Pseudarthrosis site, deformity correction and the lengthening was done by Ilizarov’s apparatus, through upper tibial metaphysis. The follow up of two years showed sound union. It gives credence to Ilizarov’s as being one of the best methods for treatment of CPT and large shortening.