Proximal tibio-fibular synostosis. A rare congenital anomaly.
A case of proximal tibiofibular synostosis is presented along with a review of the literature. The variety of presenting complaints is discussed and the syndrome is compared with that of radio-ulnar synostosis. Possible modes of treatment are explained.
O'Dwyer
K J
KJ
Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom.
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013580:Synostosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*