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What is Tibial Hemimelia Therapy and How is it done?

Tibial hemimelia is that deformity that results in an absent or short tibia. In this case, there is an absent or no tibia. The medical condition can be of great worry and result in complications. It is generally associated with short lower limb & foot & ankle deformity and malfunctions of knee. Luckily with all the advancements, there are now a lot of treatments available that will help bring the symptoms under control. It will depend entirely on the type of medical condition and its severity. Tibial hemimelia therapy Once you have got a diagnosis for your child, it is important to consult the right doctor and start with the treatment as soon as possible. Based on the type of tibial hemimelia your child is suffering from, the doctor will recommend the best course of action. The treatment or therapy aims to achieve a functional tibia that will be equal in length to the normal one. It has to be flexible and stable like the original one. The treatment is highly individualized...