Double Tibiofibular Synostosis (Fibula pro Tibia) for Non-Union and Delayed Union of the Tibia
- 1 January 1966
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Vol. 48 (1) , 44-56
- https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-196648010-00003
Abstract
A one-stage surgical procedure for double tibiofibular synostosis, called fibula pro tibia, is described and the results in 171 cases of traumatic non-union and delayed union of the tibia, treated by this method, are reported. Non-unions with large bone defects in the tibial shaft and congenital pseudarthroses not considered here. The indications, results, and advantages of this method are disccussed.Keywords
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