Can a fibular malunion be corrected by a Z-shaped fibular osteotomy?

CONCLUSION: The Z‑shaped realignment osteotomy of the distal fibula can provide pain relief and functional improvement in the treatment of fibular malunion. Further studies are needed to address long-term outcomes in this patient cohort. PMID: 31919553 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31919553?dopt=Abstract

Source: Der Orthopade - January 8, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Barg A, Kahn TL, Dekeyser G, Sripanich Y, Valderrabano V Tags: Orthopade Source Type: research