Screw Distraction Technique For Gaining Fibular Length
Category: Trauma Introduction/Purpose: A shortened fibula may be caused by several conditions like tumors, premature closure of the growth plate and most frequently, malunion. Biomechanically a shortened fibula causes a lateral shift of the talus, widening of the ankle mortise, decreased tibiotalar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011418S00170 |