title: Late lengthening of the fibula for malaligned ankle fractures.
abstract: We describe a technique of lengthening osteotomy of the fibula for the late treatment of symptomatic malaligned or malunited fractures of the ankle. Good results at two to three years were achieved in five of six cases despite delays of up to four years from the original injury. The method can prevent progressive instability and degenerative arthritis.
authors.affiliation: Southmead General Hospital, Bristol, England.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Ackroyd
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000842:Ankle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography