title: Dynamic function of the fibula. Gait analysis evaluation of three different parts of the shank after fibulectomy: proximal, middle and distal.
abstract: The purpose of this case study was to investigate the dynamic features of fibular movement to gait pattern by analyzing the gait of individuals with three different parts of the fibula resected. Gait analyses revealed that proximal fibula resection impaired knee stability, whereas distal fibula resection disturbed ankle kinematics significantly. Except a mild secondary quadriceps weakness, middle fibula resection did not cause a significant biomechanical disturbance on gait.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology and A.B. Demet Hospital, Emergency Aid and Traumatology Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. nmbozkurt@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bozkurt
authors.forename: Güneş
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Yavuzer
authors.forename: Ergin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tönük
authors.forename: Behzat
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kentel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005684:Gait / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000601:surgery