A new standard radiographic reference for proximal fibular height in children

Background and purpose — To date there is a lack of studies defining the anatomical position of the proximal fibula. This is especially relevant when planning surgical interventions affecting the knee joint such as permanent or temporary epiphysiodesis to correct leg length discrepancies or angular...

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Main Authors: Adrien Frommer, Maike Niemann, Georg Gosheger, Gregor Toporowski, Andrea Laufer, Maria Eveslage, Jan Niklas Bröking, Robert Rödl, Bjoern Vogt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-09-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2020.1769378