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

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

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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
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2115-2118
JournalKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy
Volume19
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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