Proximal tibiofibular synostosis

Case contributed by Dr. Hussain Addai Aljabery
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain in the upper left leg with deformity while walking.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The x-ray of the left leg, ( frontal and lateral views ) shows bony fusion of proximal fibula with the lateral side of the tibia, a normal fibular length, mild bowing in the proximal fibula and widening of the interosseous distance.

Case Discussion

Disorders at the level of the tibiofibular joint are rare, the proximal tibiofibular synostosis is one of these, and few cases are been reported.

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