Fibular donor site following non vascularized harvest: clinico-radiological outcome at minimal five year follow-up

ConclusionsFibular regeneration was complete in more than 75% legs at follow-up of>  five years but remodeling and reformation of medullary canal was delayed. Long-term fibular non regeneration was persistently responsible for development of ankle valgus deformity. Middle lower third fibular junction is critical area for non restoration of medullary canal and non continuity.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research