Congenital Pseundarthrosis of the Tibia: 3 Cases Report / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 125-130, 1972.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-767047
ABSTRACT
Three cases of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia were treated at Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul national University Hospital during last four years. In all cases, many Cafe-au-lait spots and subcutaneous nodules were shown on the whoIe body skin, which are suggestive of neuro-fibromatosis. Case 1, A thirteen years old boy was treated with plate and screw fixation with massive iliac cancellous and cortical graft. In a follow-up of three and one half years, solid bony union has been obtained with successful result. Case 2, A 5 years old boy was treated with Boyds dual cortical graft with plate and screw fixation. In a follow-up to eight months, bony union were satisfactory. Case 3, A six months old boy who is young brother of case 2, was treated with Charnleys intramedullary nailing and iliac cancellous and cortical graft. The patient is still in the Iong leg cast, six months postoperatively. The evidence of familial and hereditary factor in pedigree is elicited on case 2 and 3. This congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia in the sibling is regared as the first report in Korean literature.
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Main subject:
Orthopedics
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Pedigree
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Pseudarthrosis
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Skin
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Tibia
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Follow-Up Studies
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Cafe-au-Lait Spots
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Transplants
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Siblings
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Seoul
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
1972
Type:
Article
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