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  "abstract": "We present the case of a 4-year-old boy with a right leg deformity secondary to extensive postinfectious tibial bone loss. The patient underwent multiple incisions and drainage procedures and a sequestrectomy, resulting in a significant tibial defect. Definitive management was achieved through tibialization of the ipsilateral fibula. Tibialization was performed at the age of 4 years with a total of 2 years of follow-up. This case highlights the surgical principles, functional outcomes, and unique considerations of tibialization in the pediatric population.",
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      "name": "Weldemicheal Hanna Atlabachew"
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      "name": "Aydeferu Endale Kefale"
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13680949?pdf=render",
  "pmcid": "PMC13680949",
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  "published": "2026-10-20",
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  "title": "Tibialization in a Pediatric Patient Following Postinfectious Tibial Bone Loss.",
  "title_text": "Tibialization in a Pediatric Patient Following Postinfectious Tibial Bone Loss.",
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  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/akqhcp8mbw6ze",
  "venue": "Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open",
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