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Bob

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Is fibula nonunion very problematic?
« on: August 26, 2021, 04:45:57 PM »
Is fibula nonunion a big problem for function of the legs?
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Thehighest

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Re: Is fibula nonunion very problematic?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2021, 04:53:45 PM »
I dont think so, Kilohan had that issue after external tibial lengthening and he could walk well because fibula doesnt affect Weight bearing.
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Re: Is fibula nonunion very problematic?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2021, 04:57:12 PM »
Quote from: Thehighest on August 26, 2021, 04:53:45 PM
I dont think so, Kilohan had that issue after external tibial lengthening and he could walk well because fibula doesnt affect Weight bearing.

We see often that the fibula osteotomy is done on the distal site of the fibula, is it possible to do the fibula osteotomy on the proximal site of the fibula? 
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Re: Is fibula nonunion very problematic?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2021, 06:49:36 PM »
Quote from: Bob on August 26, 2021, 04:57:12 PM
We see often that the fibula osteotomy is done on the distal site of the fibula, is it possible to do the fibula osteotomy on the proximal site of the fibula?
Not sure about that
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Re: Is fibula nonunion very problematic?
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2021, 06:55:45 PM »
Lots of neurovasculature around the proximal fibula head so that might make it more difficult
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