[Experience in the management of osteomyelitis of the fibula].

Abstract

Authors report on experiences gained with the treatment of 22 cases of osteomyelitis of the fibula in the 17 years material of their Department. It is stated that the fibula osteomyelitis has to be treated first of all with operation and the end results of the treatment are good. In this, the anatomical situation which enables the resection and removal of the proximal part of this bone without more ado has a role. The more frequent occurrence of the disease on the right fibula in their material is an accidental finding.