Oblique Plane Deformity Correction with Ilizarov Fixator in Ipsilateral Proximal Tibia Growth Arrest and Malunited Tibia: A Case Report.

INTRODUCTION: Tibial shaft fractures are among the most common fractures encountered in the pediatric population. They require appropriate diagnosis and treatment to minimize complications and optimize outcomes. Treatment is individualized based on patient age, concomitant injuries, fracture pattern, associated soft tissue and neurovascular injury, and surgeon experience. Although there is potential for remodeling, this may not be adequate with more significant deformities, thus requiring re-manipulation or, rarely, operative intervention.

CASE REPORT: We have performed deformity correction in a 12-year-old male patient, who presented with a malunited fracture of the shaft of both bones right leg, with gait abnormality and cosmetic concerns. The aim of our study was to determine the feasibility of using the Ilizarov ring fixator to correct long-bone deformities in pediatric tibial malunited shaft fractures presenting with oblique plane deformities.

CONCLUSION: The deformity was analysed, and the center of rotation of angulation was identified. Our case belonged to variant "3" in the classification system of Dror Paley.