The fibula-pro-tibia operation in infected defect pseudarthroses of the lower leg
Dürr, W.; Böhm, K.D.
Aktuelle Traumatologie 12(6): 269-276
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-6173 PMID: 6130689 Document Number: 196221
Surgery to effect synostosis between fibula and tibia is to be considered if it is not possible to bridge a relatively large gap at the tibia directly at the site of the defect by autologous (cortico)-spongiosaplasty because of inflammatory complications. Various modifications of the procedure are possible--they are described in the article--but the authors are of the opinion that preference should be given to synostosis which leaves the fibula at its physiological site. Technical details are given and the pros and cons discussed. This article is based on the experience collected during the treatment of eight patients.