Abstract:).Shortening or absence of the distal fibula may cause a clinically valgus hindfoot owing to the talar abduction and lateral rotation.1,2 A displacement of 1 mm or 30-degree lateral rotation could alter the load distribution and lead to an abnormal articular stress causing subsequent arthritis.
3-5In case of loss of both bone and soft tissue, a reconstructive treatment is mandatory in order to restore skin coverage and a functional ankle with long-term stability.We present two results of a one-stage reconstruc… Show more
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