Congenital anterolateral tibial bowing and polydactyly

Description: Congenital anterolateral tibial bowing and polydactyly: a case report
Edmond G Lemire Journal of Medical Case Reports 2007, 1:54 doi:10.1186/1752-1947-1-54
Published 23 July 2007
Abstract (provisional) Congenital anterolateral bowing of the tibia is a rare deformity that may lead to pseudarthrosis and risk of fracture. This is commonly associated with neurofibromatosis type 1. In this report, we describe a 15-month old male with congenital anterolateral bowing of the right tibia and associated hallux duplication. This is a distinct entity with a generally favourable prognosis that should not be confused with other conditions such as neurofibromatosis type 1. Previously published cases are reviewed.