Anterolateral tibial bowing and duplication of the hallux: a rare but distinct entity with good prognosis.

Bressers, M M; Castelein, R M · J Pediatr Orthop B · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Congenital anterolateral bowing of the lower leg usually is a symptom of (impending) fracture because of congenital pseudarthrosis. This article reports a case of anterolateral bowing of the lower leg that is characterized by spontaneous correction and combination with duplication of the hallux. A review of the literature showed 10 comparable cases. This article is the first report on the magnetic imaging of this entity and describes its differentiation from congenital pseudarthrosis.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy