Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Following Wide Distal Fibula Resection: A Novel Technique

Salim Habib, Naji S Madi, Hasan Baydoun and Said Saghieh

Department of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon

^*Correspondance to: Said Saghieh 

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Abstract:

Distal fibular tumors are rare. Following neoadjuvant treatment, a local disease control could be achieved by a wide local resection. However, it remains challenging to stabilize the joint and preserve motion. This is a case report of a young athlete treated with wide distal fibular resection for Ewing Sarcoma. We herein, describe a novel lateral ankle reconstruction technique using a gracilis tendon autograft that achieved a stable ankle joint and allowed patient to return to sports.

Keywords:

Distal fibula excision; Lateral ankle ligament reconstruction; Tendon autograft; Ewing sarcoma

Cite the Article:

Habib S, Madi NS, Baydoun H, Saghieh S. Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction Following Wide Distal Fibula Resection: A Novel Technique. Clin Case Rep Int. 2022; 6: 1411.