Does Complete Spontaneous Correction Of Congenital Postero-Medial Bowing Of The Tibia Occur?
Paediatric Orthopaedic Service Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Though there has been a general impression that congenital postero-medial bowing of the tibia (CPMBT) spontaneously resolves and does not require any active intervention, we have encountered instances where residual problems warranted surgical intervention. This prompted us to undertake this study with the following aims; • To determine the rate and completeness of correction of CPMBT • To identify the magnitude of shortening of the limb in association with CPMBT • To identify the nature of associated deformities and functional defects of the ankle and foot in children with CPMBT Radiographs of children with CPMBT that were available for retrospective review were studied. The following variables were noted on radiographs that were considered true AP and lateral radiographs: • The inclination of the proximal and distal tibial growth plates • The position of the distal fibular growth plate • Presence of wedging of the dista
