Proximal Tibial Bone Defect Treated with Intentional Deformity and Bone Transport

Septic nonunion of the tibia presents a challenge for limb reconstruction. Proximal tibial bone defects are uncommon and require distal osteoplasty surgery. This case will present two challenges: the management of a bone and soft tissue defect of the proximal tibia without tissue transfer and the challenges of a distal tibial lengthening. The decision between classic bone transport and shortening-lengthening transport will also be addressed.