Results of Ilizarov versus Intramedullary Nailing Associated with Bone Graft in Management of Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of the Tibia A Systematic Review of Literature

Abstract

Background: Of all the diseases in children, CPT is probably one of the most difficult to treat, failure to obtain bone union is frequent and in cases that achieve union, difficulty of maintaining union.

Methods: Searches were conducted in three electronic databases including Medline, Pubmed and Cochrane.

Results: Therteen studies were obtained compare the results of management of congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia, Ilizarov versus intramedullary nailing associated with bone graft.

Conclusion: CPT is one of the most difficult diseases in management, combination of both Ilizarov & IMN with bone graft have the best results according to union rate, alignment and the least incidence of refracture.

Keywords: ''pseudoarthrosis tibia'', ''Ilizarov'', ''Intramedullary rods'',''bone grafting''.