RESUMO
Fifty-two lower limbs of 44 patients with tibia vara were treated with the Ilizarov external fixator. Eight patients were bilaterally affected. Their mean age was 12 years and 6 months. Their main complaint was pain on walking and cosmoses. They were assessed clinically and radiologically. CT scanogram was done for lower limb discrepancy. llizarov external fixator was applied and gradual correction was performed. Varus tibiofemoral angle, procurvatum, recurvatum, lower limb discrepancy, and knee range of motion were measured preoperatively; postoperatively and at last follow up. Three patients showed residual deformity. There were no neurovascular complications, delayed union, or nonunions. The llizarov method provides deformity correction and secure early weight bearing with no serious complications