[Traumatic chronic instability of the proximal tibiofibular joint].
The rare condition of chronic instability of the proximal tibiofibular joint can be of traumatic or idiopathic origin and can lead to secondary arthritis. After conservative treatment for 6 months and persistent pain, operative treatment should be considered. We present a case of traumatic instability, ligament reconstruction with a part of the biceps femoris tendon, and postoperative return to full and painless sport activities.
Janke
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M
Spital STS AG, Thun, Krankenhausstrasse, 3600, Thun, Schweiz. markus.janke@web.de
Warzecha
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C
Ballmer
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D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012865:Skiing / Q000293:injuries*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery