title: Attaining tibiofibular union using an inter-tibiofibular autograft. A series of 43 cases.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This study consisted of a series of 43 patients with lower leg non-union that were treated with an inter-tibiofibular autograft (ITFG).
  
  
  METHODS
  After reviewing the surgical technique, the overall theory behind the treatment is described, including stabilization, soft tissue repair, infection control if necessary and then performing a procedure to help achieve bone union.
  
  
  RESULTS
  After an average follow-up of 2 years, all the patients achieved union, but some required additional procedures. Only one patient had a delayed reactivation of the infection, which was successfully treated.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A broad set of indications for ITFG are proposed for lower leg non-union cases, in particular non-infected cases.
  
  
  METHODS
  Level IV. Retrospective study.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, HIA Percy, 92140 Clamart, France. renaudbreda@yahoo.fr
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Breda
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rigal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000637:transplantation*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome