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The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol 58, Issue 4 492-496, Copyright © 1976 by Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

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Congenital longitudinal deficiency of the fibula: follow-up of treatment by Syme amputation

GW Westin, DN Sakai and WL Wood

Congenital longitudinal deficiency of the fibula presented two major problems in management: severe shortening of the limb and equinovalgus deformity of the ankle and foot. When the deformity was severe, our attempts at reducing the deformities of the foot and ankle with soft-tissue procedures and our attempts at achieving limb-length equality with various lengthening procedures were unsuccessful. Our best results in these patients were achieved with an early Syme amputation. The pattern of the deformity and the determination of the growth inhibition factor in the involved limb now enable us to make an early estimate of the deformity and plan appropriately. Syme amputation is definitive and allows the patient to have nearly normal function of the limb and a prosthesis of excellent appearance.
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