What is tibial hemimelia?

Also known as: TH, tibial deficiency, longitudinal deficiency of the tibia.

The tibia is the inner bone of the two bones that make up the lower leg and connect the ankle to the knee. When part or all of the tibial bone is missing, this can be due to a rare birth defect known as tibial hemimelia. The presence of this disorder can lead to a variety of other deformities and developmental issues.

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Reviewed by: Scott J Schoenleber, MD

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