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X-ray that shows the rush rod inserted across the distal tibial cartilage growth plate, preserving the ankle joint. Tibial and fibular osteotomy sites are evident.
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At that point, we understood that the child was headed towards the "pre-fracture stage" of his congenital severe tibial curvature and together with his parents we decided to perform surgery to prevent the pathological fracture (Figure 3).