J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1971 Mar;6(1):61-64. 10.4055/jkoa.1971.6.1.61.

A Case of Congenital Absence of the Fibula

• Kim YS

• KMID: 2464057
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1971.6.1.61

Abstract

A case of congenital absence of the fibula in a 27-year-old man was reported. Discrepancy in length of both tibiae reached 7cm (65cm to 72cm) and the calf muscle atrophy was striking. Associated were the complete absence of fibular ray of the foot and the great toe and second toe could only be recognized in a hyperplastic, rudimentary, and deformed state. Built up shoe with prosthesis for the foot restored the length difference and stability of the foot.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Fibula*
Foot
Humans
Muscular Atrophy
Prostheses and Implants
Shoes
Strikes, Employee
Tibia
Toes