Foot and Ankle Deformities in Fibular Hemimelia: Narrative 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.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Congenital limb and hand anomalies
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Bone fractures and treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Orthopedic Reviews
- Publisher
- Open Medical Publishing
- Volume
- 18
- Pages
- 159358–159358
- Publication date
- 27 March 2026
- Language
- EN