A 47-year-old member asked:
please tell me about fibular hemimelia.?
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Dr. Will Moorehead answered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 52 years experience
Ok: Longitudinal fibula deficiency is the most common limb deformity. It is usually unilateral. Paraxial fibulae hememelia is the most common manifestation. Clinically the limb is shortened, the foot in a valgus position. The main problem is leg length inequality and foot instability. Treatment range from leg lengthening procedures to amputation to foot stabilizatio. See pediatric orthopedic surgeon.
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