INTRODUCTION Not enough literature is available to evalute the wound complication rate of plates type in distal fibular fractures. AIM The aim of our study was to compare wound complications of using a third tubular plate compared to LCP distal fibula plate. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study is a retrospective single-centre study in which was performed plating of fibula in closed ankle fractu...

A guinea pig was presented with left pelvic limb lameness after unknown trauma. Radiographs revealed complete oblique diaphyseal fracture of the distal third of the left tibia and fibula. The guinea pig was treated surgically with an intramedullary pin. The day after surgery the guinea pig was using the limb comfortably (grade 1/5 lameness). Callus formation was obtained 21 days after surgery w...

1 Sir: D of the distal fibula can result in ankle instability.1 Ankle reconstruction for defects involving the distal fibula include arthrodesis, nonvascularized autografts, and free flaps.2 Pedicled flaps have some advantages over free flaps, including decreased operative time and decreased postoperative complications.3 Pedicled retrograde fibula flaps have been previously described for tibial...

introduction: distal radius fractures are a common traumatic injury, particularly in the elderly population. in the present study we examined the effectiveness of ultrasound guidance in the reduction of distal radius fractures in adult patients presenting to emergency department (ed). methods: in this prospective case control study, eligible patients were adults older than 18 years who presente...

Background: Oblique spiral fractures of the distal third of the fibula are commonly encountered in any orthopedic practice. Controversy persists over various fixation methods and their corresponding risks and benefits. Methods: A systematic review of the pertinent literature pertaining to these fractures was performed, and currently published results were summarized. Results: There are advantag...

Necrotic feet secondary to vascular compromise in the diabetic patient may require an emergent guillotine amputation. Unrecognized, retained hardware a distal ankle years after fracture repair complicate intraoperative amputation at transtibial/fibula level. Troubleshooting such unexpected surgical problem is not necessarily straightforward depending on clinical situation. Presented case report...

Stress fractures of the fibula commonly occur distally in runners, whereas stress fractures of the proximal fibula are uncommon and typically occur in jumpers. Furthermore, it is rare for a stress fracture to be repeated in the same bone. We report a case of a repeated stress fracture of the proximal fibula in a male runner with abnormal gait that primarily involved excessive pronation. Unusual...