The assumption of the supportive function by the fibula as a consequence of acquired untreated tibial pseudarthrosis.
The authors present a case of acquired, untreated pseudarthrosis of the tibia which resulted in adaptation to the weight-bearing function by the fibula. The case described shows the adaptation abilities of the bone tissue which, when subjected to unusual loading, undergoes the necessary reconstruction.
Hładki
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Department of General Surgery, University Hospital, Jagiellonian University, Collegium Medicum, Kraków, Poland.
Urbanik
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Orlicki
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Anielski
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R
Graca
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D005360:Fibula / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology*; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000150:complications*; D013977:Tibia / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology*; D016474:Weight-Bearing