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Foot and Ankle Deformities in Fibular Hemimelia: Narrative Review

Year: 2026

Type: review

Abstract: The foot and ankle deformities associated with fibular hemimelia are considered the most complex aspect of the disease. The goal of treatment at the end of treatment for fibular hemimelia is a plantigrade foot. The main scope of the treatment before the last decade was amputation, which was thought to be the only option to provide the best functional outcome. Over the last two decades, many procedures have been published with variable outcomes. This article provides a focused review of the foot and ankle aspects of fibular hemimelia, along with multiple surgical options described in the literature and their associated outcomes.

Source: Orthopedic Reviews

DOI: 10.52965/001c.159358

Author: Fahad AlShayhan

Institution: King Saud University

Language: English

Topic: Congenital limb and hand anomalies

Subfield: Developmental Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200