title: The assumption of the supportive function by the fibula as a consequence of acquired untreated tibial pseudarthrosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University Hospital, Jagiellonian University, Collegium Medicum, Kraków, Poland.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hładki
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Urbanik
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Orlicki
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Anielski
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Graca
mesh_terms: 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