The Effect of Percutaneous Kirschner Wire Technique in Management of CPT Under One Year Old

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of percutaneous kirschner wire in management of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia in children younger than 1 year of age. This study was to determine the union rates of congenital pseudarthrosis in children operated before 1 year of age to identify growth abnormalities in the affected limb ,including ankle valgus,tibia valgus,and shortening.

Currently, the timing of surgery for congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia is a controversial issue. The investigators use percutaneous kirschner wire technique to manage the Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia in children younger than 1 year of age.To investigate the effect of percutaneous kirschner wire in management of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia in children younger than 1 year of age. Bone uion rate,average time of healing, ankle valgus, limb length discrepancy, tibia axis alignment are recorded and evaluated.