Proximal tibiofibular synostosis.
A case of proximal tibiofibular synostosis with a 10-year follow-up is presented. The lesion was documented roentgenographically when the patient was 3 years of age and when she became symptomatic at 13 years of age after vigorous running. The symptoms were successfully treated with custom-molded shoe orthotics.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011859:Radiography; D013580:Synostosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D013977:Tibia