Erschienen in:
03.01.2017 | Pictorial Essay
Systematic radiographic evaluation of tibial hemimelia with orthopedic implications
verfasst von:
Katia Kaplan-List, Nina B. Klionsky, James O. Sanders, Michael E. Katz
Erschienen in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Ausgabe 4/2017
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Abstract
Tibial hemimelia is a rare lower-extremity pre-axial longitudinal deficiency characterized by complete or partial absence of the tibia. The reported incidence is 1 in 1 million live births. In this pictorial essay, we define tibial hemimelia and describe associated conditions and principles of preoperative imaging assessment for a child with tibial hemimelia. We also indicate the imaging findings that might influence the choice of treatment, describe the most widely used classification systems, and briefly discuss current treatment approaches.