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- FIGURE 38.3-28. (A) Osteosarcoma of the proximal fibula. Plain
- radiograph of the knee demonstrates an osteosarcoma of the proximal
- fibula. Notice the large soft tissue component (solid arrows) and the
- intimate relation to the proximal tibiofibular joint. Tumors arising
- from the proximal fibula can often be treated by a limb-sparing
- procedure. (B) Gross specimen of a fibula resection for an
- osteosarcoma. An extraarticular resection was performed. The
- tibiofibular joint (solid arrow) was opened and demonstrated
- pericapsular tumor extension. This is a common finding and emphasizes
- the need for routine extraarticular resection for sarcomas of the
- proximal fibula. T, tumor. (Malawer MM. Surgical management of
- aggressive and malignant tumors of the proximal fibula. Clin Orthop
- 1984;186:172)
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