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Fibula Osteotomy Using a Rib Cutter
Am J Orthop. 2008 May;37(5):272
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Daniel Omonbude, MBBS, MRCS, and Frank Howell, MA, FRCS Ed
Dr. Omonbude is Specialist Registrar in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Dianna Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, United Kingdom.
Dr. Howell is Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Dianna Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, United Kingdom.
We find the use of a rib cutter to be a useful alternative instrument in carrying out a fibular osteotomy.