The assumption of the supportive function by the fibula as a consequence of acquired untreated tibial pseudarthrosis.
Published online: Apr 27 2000
W H?adki, A Urbanik, P Orlicki, R Anielski, and M Graca.
Department of General Surgery, University Hospital, Jagiellonian University, Collegium Medicum, Kraków, Poland.
Abstract
The authors present a case of acquired, untreated pseudarthrosis of the tibia which resulted in adaptation to the weight-bearing function by the fibula. The case described shows the adaptation abilities of the bone tissue which, when subjected to unusual loading, undergoes the necessary reconstruction.