A Malunited Fibula with raised Lateral Malleolus treated Surgically by Fibular Osteotomy and Plating

Vol 3 | Issue 2 |  July-Dec 2018 | Page 54-55 | HR Jhunjhunwala.


Authors: HR Jhunjhunwala [1].

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Bombay Hospital Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Marine Lines, Mumbai, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. HR Jhunjhunwala,
Department of Orthopaedics, Bombay Hospital Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Marine Lines, Mumbai, India.
Email: drhrj2@gmail.com


Abstract

Isolated fibular fractures are often considered innocuous and treated conservatively. They may malunited and predispose the ankle to severe twisting injuries. We present one such case where the patient presented with twisting injury to the ankle. Radiograph revealed a malunited fibula which was high riding. To prevent future such episodes, fibula was pulled down by doing an osteotomy and was stabilised with a plate. The union was uneventful and at final follow up pf two years the patient is symptom free
Keywords: malunited fibula, Osteotomy


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How to Cite this article: Jhunjhunwala HR. A Malunited Fibula with raised Lateral Malleolus treated surgically by Fibular Osteotomy and Plating. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics July-Dec 2018; 3(2):54-55.

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