Proximal fibula resection in the treatment of XXXX .

@entity1 @entity174 @entity5 @entity446 @entity912
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: We present a large study of @entity1 with proximal fibula resection. Moreover we describe a new classification system for @entity5 resection of the proximal fibula independent of the @entity5 differentiation. METHODS: In 57 @entity1 the functional and clinical outcomes were evaluated. The follow-up ranged between six  months and 22.2  years (median 7.2  years). The indication for surgery was @entity5 in ten cases and @entity5 in 47 cases. In 13 of 45 @entity1 , where a resection of the lateral ligament complex was done, knee instability occurred. In 32 @entity1 a resection of the peroneal nerve with resulting @entity912 was necessary. RESULTS: @entity1 with peroneal resection had significantly worse functional outcome than @entity1 without peroneal resection. An ankle foot orthosis was tolerated well by these @entity1 . Three of four @entity1 with pathological @entity174 had local radiation therapy. There was no higher risk of @entity174 in @entity1 with partial tibial resection. CONCLUSIONS: Resection of @entity5 in the proximal fibula can cause knee instability, @entity912 and in cases of local radiation therapy, a higher risk of delayed wound @entity446 and @entity174 . Despite the risks of proximal fibula resection, good functional results can be achieved.
