[Supporting role of the fibula in tibial fractures]

The possibilities of the supporting effect of the fibula and of its preclusion are discussed. The indication of the fibulotomia is dealt with. According to the authors' standpoint in the case of the anatomical reposition of the tibial fracture and after its staple synthesis the supporting effect of the fibula is not be be feared. In these cases the reposition and the osteosynthesis of the fibula neutralize fairly well also the motive forces acting on the tibial fracture.