A new fibular osteotomy in association with high tibial osteotomy : (a comparative study with conventional mid-third fibular osteotomy)

A new technique for dividing the fibula when performing a high tibial osteotomy is described. The head of the fibula is enucleated and morselized. The technique is simple and safe with a low complication rate.

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Published in:International orthopaedics 2000, Vol.24 (4), p.227-230
Main Authors: KUROSAKA, M, TSUMURA, N, YOSHIYA, S, MATSUI, N, MIZUNO, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Biological and medical sciences
Chi-Square Distribution
External Fixators
Female
Fibula - surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Original Paper
Orthopedic surgery
Osteoarthritis - surgery
Osteotomy - methods
Postoperative Complications
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Tibia - surgery
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Summary:A new technique for dividing the fibula when performing a high tibial osteotomy is described. The head of the fibula is enucleated and morselized. The technique is simple and safe with a low complication rate.
ISSN:0341-2695
1432-5195
DOI:10.1007/s002640000151