Pathomorphology and treatment of congenital anterolateral bowing of the tibia associated with duplication of the hallux

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 Feb;87(2):226-30. doi: 10.1302/0301-620x.87b2.15132.

Abstract

Congenital unilateral anterolateral tibial bowing in combination with a bifid ipsilateral great toe is a very rare deformity which resembles the anterolateral tibial bowing that occurs in association with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. However, spontaneous resolution of the deformity without operative treatment and with a continuously straight fibula has been described in all previously reported cases. We report three additional cases and discuss the options for treatment. We suggest that this is a specific entity within the field of anterolateral bowing of the tibia and conclude that it has a much better prognosis than congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia, although conservative treatment alone may not be sufficient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / pathology
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / pathology
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / surgery*
  • Hallux / abnormalities*
  • Hallux / pathology
  • Hallux / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Polydactyly / pathology
  • Polydactyly / surgery*
  • Tibia / abnormalities*
  • Tibia / pathology
  • Tibia / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome