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Proximal tibiofibular synostosis as a possible cause of a pseudoradicular syndrome: a case report

Authors: Bas van Ooij, André van Ooij, J. Wim Morrenhof, C. Niek van Dijk

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 12/2011

Abstract

This paper presents a case report of persistent low back pain and suspected lumbar radiculopathy. A synostosis at the level of the proximal tibiofibular joint was diagnosed. After successful resection of the synostosis, the low back symptoms resolved completely. This is the first report of a proximal tibiofibular synostosis as a possible cause of referred pain proximally.

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Title: Proximal tibiofibular synostosis as a possible cause of a pseudoradicular syndrome: a case report
Authors: Bas van Ooij
André van Ooij
J. Wim Morrenhof
C. Niek van Dijk
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 12/2011
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-010-1379-7

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