Assessing Risk to Articular Cartilage and the Calcaneofibular Ligament During Fibular Nailing: A Cadaveric Study

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Authors

Hirbod Abootalebi · Saint John Regional Hospital

William Paganini Mayer · Saint John Regional Hospital

Erin Bigney · Saint John Regional Hospital

S. Sameer Mohiuddin · Saint John Regional Hospital

Xiuming Shi · Saint John Regional Hospital

Madeline Power · Saint John Regional Hospital

Jacob Matz

Abstract

These findings clarify the soft tissue risks associated with IM nailing and may provide guidance for orthopaedic surgeons and patient discussions, emphasizing the importance of proper technique to preserve soft tissues.

Topics & Keywords

Foot and Ankle Surgery Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Bone fractures and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Foot & Ankle International

Volume 46, Issue 10, pp. 1184-1192

DOI: 10.1177/10711007251351314

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