What is congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia?

Also known as: CPT.

The tibia is the inner bone of the two bones that make up the lower leg and connect the ankle to the knee. And a pseudoarthrosis is a bone fracture that fails to heal properly on its own. When this pseudoarthrosis of the tibia is present at birth, it is known as congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia and can cause a variety of other complications over time.

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Reviewed by: Scott J Schoenleber, MD

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