Glossary term
Fibula migration
A positional shift of the fibula relative to the tibia, which can occur after tibial lengthening.
Updated 2026-02-240 aliases1 sourceUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A positional shift of the fibula (often upward) relative to the tibia, which can occur after tibial lengthening or due to instability.
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- A Case Report of Proximal Migration of Fibular Head with Intact Peroneal Nerve in a Post-Operative Infected Tibia Gap Non-union Managed by Ilizarov Technique. J Orthop Case Rep. 2021.academic_journalAccessed 2026-03-09
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