Ankle Reconstruction in Fibular Hemimelia: New Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fibular hemimelia is a congenital disorder that is characterized by the absence of the fibula that could be either partial or complete. Successful management aims to restore normal weight bearing and normal limb length. The introduction of the Ilizarov method of limb lengthening has provided an attractive alternative to amputation. During lengthening, the tight posterolateral soft-tissue structures, the thick fibrous fibular band, and the shortened Achilles tendon become tighter and transfer a valgus force to the talus and calcaneus, further aggravating the deformity.

Questions/purposes

We have developed a strategy to address this in patients with Paley type III fibular hemimelia via ankle reconstruction that provides posterolateral stability and buttressing of th

SUBMITTER: Hefny H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5481255 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature