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We introduce a new method for fixation of a rare, isolated, proximal tibiofibular dislocation. One third of the biceps femoris muscle tendon was used for fixation of the dislocated proximal fibular head. The fixation was achieved by using a soft threaded interference ACL screw.
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Received: 6 November 1997
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Miettinen, H., Kettunen, J. & Väätäinen, U. Dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint . Arch Orth Traum Surg 119, 358–359 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004020050428
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004020050428