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Title: Dislocation of the proximal tibiofibular joint.A new method for fixation. Author: Miettinen H, Kettunen J, Väätäinen U. Journal: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg; 1999; 119(5-6):358-9. PubMed ID: 10447641. Abstract: 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.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]