Prediction of orthopedic sequels of operated tuberculous ostitis in children

: Thirteen of 84 children with tuberculous ostitis of the proximal tibial portion were repeatedly operated on 1.5 to 12 years after radical reconstructive surgery due to developed orthopedic sequels. Deformities of the tibia were found to develop in the earliest period and tibial shortening formed significantly later. An association of the development of anatomic and functional disorders with the values obtained in the quantitative analysis of the baseline X-ray films of the diseased extremity. The findings permits one to consider it possible to significantly predict orthopedic sequels in children operated on for tuberculous ostitis and accordingly to plan repeated medical examinations.