Successful Long-Term Management of NF1 Congenital Tibial Dysplasia with Prophylactic Bypass Graft and Bracing: A Case Report.

Authors :: Burgess RK
Crawford AH
Mehlman CT
Source :: JBJS case connector [JBJS Case Connect] 2024 Oct 18; Vol. 14 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 18 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Case: An 8-year-old girl with NF1 and congenital tibial dysplasia with significant bilateral tibial bowing underwent McFarland procedures. Now age 22 with 14-year follow-up indicating sustained correction and healing of her bilateral limb deformities.<br />Conclusion: This case illustrates the McFarland procedure provided adequate corrective treatment of this deformity and remains a success at long-term follow-up.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSCC/C458).<br /> (Copyright © 2024 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.)

Subjects :: Humans
Female
Child
Braces
Bone Diseases, Developmental surgery
Young Adult
Tibia surgery
Tibia abnormalities
Neurofibromatosis 1 complications
Neurofibromatosis 1 surgery

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