Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia: A Rare Orthopaedic Entity-A Focused Review

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Submitted: September 11, 2026
Published: Sep 18, 2026
DOI: 10.17352/gjmccr.000269
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Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia, Anterolateral bowing, Neurofibromatosis type 1, Limb-length discrepancy, Review

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Ashfaq ul Hassan
Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, India
Naseer Mir
Ex-Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, Inida
Muneeb Rashid Bhat
Senior Resident, SKIMS MCH Srinagar, India
Hassan Muneeb
Medical Officer, Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, India

Abstract

Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is a rare childhood disorder that may begin as anterolateral bowing and progress to established false-joint nonunion, refracture, limb-length discrepancy and disability. This focused review summarizes the clinical relevance, proposed pathophysiology, association with neurofibromatosis type 1, imaging findings, and treatment principles of CPT. Careful distinction between precursor bowing and established pseudarthrosis is emphasized, and an individualized multidisciplinary approach is recommended.

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ul Hassan, A., Mir, N., Rashid Bhat, M., & Muneeb, H. (2026). Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia: A Rare Orthopaedic Entity-A Focused Review. Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports, 13(9), 202–204. https://doi.org/10.17352/gjmccr.000269
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