A 30-Year Follow-Up of The Congenital Longitudinal Deficiency of The Tibia

Inroduction: Congenital longitudinal deficiency of the tibia is rarely uncommon occurrence. In the study was determined that both conservative treatment approaches (such as orthotics, prosthetics or orthoprosthetics) and surgical treatment , and the appropriate treatment time, appropriate treatment methods and long follow-up are required in the congenital limb deficiency. Case Report: A male in his form baby till age into young-adult and his treatment, were considered. The purpose of this study to discuss our prosthetics and orthotics fittings and findings, and share our experience on a patient with the longitudinal deficiency of the tibia in a 30-year period. Conclusion: Management success of the longitudinal deficiency treatment is directly interested in team members, patient and his parent.