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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_13 | Pages 8 - 8
1 Jun 2017
CONGENITAL ABSENCE OF THE FIBULA: OUTCOME OF AMPUTATION OR EXTENSION PROSTHESIS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE LOWER LIMB DEFORMITY
Calder P Shaw S Roberts A Tennant S Sedki I Hanspal R Eastwood D
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Purpose

This study compares outcomes in patients with complete congenital fibula absence treated with an amputation protocol to those using an extension prosthesis.

Introduction

Complete fibula absence presents with significant lower limb deformity. Parental counselling regarding management is paramount in achieving the optimum functional outcome. Amputation offers a single surgical event with minimal complications and potential excellent functional outcome.