Novel “double-strut” fibula ankle arthrodesis for large tumor-related bone defect of distal tibia

Novel “double-strut” fibula ankle arthrodesis for large tumor-related bone defect of distal tibia

Abstract Background Reconstruction for large bone defect of distal tibia after wide resection of tumor is difficult, and the best option remains controversial. This study presents a novel “double-strut” fibula ankle arthrodesis for this issue. Methods Nine patients with malignant or aggressive tumor...

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Main Authors: Zhiqing Zhao, Taiqiang Yan, Xiaodong Tang, Wei Guo, Rongli Yang, Shun Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Distal tibia
Bone tumors
Limb salvage
Ankle arthrodesis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2742-6

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