Improved distribution of leg forces after fibular resection and synostosis
Genu varum- a common symptom in achondroplasia- may lead to ankle valgus in children. Ankle valgus may be mitigated by tibiofibular synostosis, but this is not always the case. The mechanical environment aroun...
Source: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tariq Rahman, Geovanny Oleas-Santillan, Jinyong Wee and William G. Mackenzie Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research