Vascularized fibular grafts have proved reliable in the treatment of congenital
pseudarthrosis of the tibia with a high success rate. However, severe shortening cannot be
primarily corrected by this technique and requires a second-stage lengthening procedure.
Ilizarov's method allows correction of shortening and axial malalignment together with the
non-union. However, in the dysplastic type with severe shortening, corticotomy of the
affected bone may result in delayed consolidation or recurrence of disease. In addition, ...