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

Authors
Kurosaka, H Tsumura, N Yoshiya, S Matsui, N Mizuno, K
Citation
H. Kurosaka et al., A new fibular osteotomy in association with high tibial osteotomy (a comparative study with conventional mid-third fibular osteotomy), INT ORTHOP, 24(4), 2000, pp. 227-230
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
ISSN journal
03412695 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
227 - 230
Database
ISI
SICI code
0341-2695(200009)24:4<227:ANFOIA>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
A new technique for dividing the fibula when performing a high tibial osteo tomy is described. The head of the fibula is enucleated and morselized. The technique is simple and safe with a low complication rate.