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Operative Treatment for Fibular Shortening after Trauma: A Case Report

외상 후 발생한 비골 단축증의 수술적 치료: 증례 보고

  • Kim, Jiyoun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Gab-Lae (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Chae-Ho (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine)
  • 김지연 (고신대학교 의과대학 복음병원 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 김갑래 (한림대학교 의과대학 강동성심병원 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 이채호 (한림대학교 의과대학 강동성심병원 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2021.08.23
  • Accepted : 2021.10.06
  • Published : 2021.12.15
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Abstract

Pediatric ankle fractures can cause physeal injuries which can lead to the shortening of the fibula. This induces a lateral shift of the talus, valgus tilt, and instability of the ankle joint, which can result in an arthritic change in this joint. Patients with a shortening of the fibula may complain of constant pain and restricted movements in their daily lives and during sports activities. Ankle reconstruction with fibula lengthening Z-osteotomy can provide excellent results if arthritis is absent or minimal, especially in young and active patients. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first report in South Korea regarding the treatment of fibula shortening following a growth arrest due to injury.

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