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Distal fibula resection in osteochondroma
1Uludağ University, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bursa, Turkey.
The Journal of International Medical Research
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Distal fibula resection effectively treated a painful osteochondroma in a young child, preserving ankle function. The patient remained pain-free with normal daily activity post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Oncology
- Musculoskeletal Tumors
Background:
- Osteochondroma is a common benign bone tumor, typically asymptomatic in young children.
- This case involved a 4-year-old with a symptomatic osteochondroma of the distal fibula, presenting with pain and limited ankle motion.