[Congenital fibular hemimelia].

Among the congenital malformations of the lower limb, hemimelia of the fibula is particularly important because of its frequency and the large number of anatomic forms which have been observed. Attempts at various therapeutic approaches have ranged from external prostheses to amputations and finally major skeletal lengthening. Based on a statistical study of 17 patients, we examined the different steps in the treatment of such cases with the aim of preserving the limb. Modalities for lengthening procedures and complications were studied in a comparison with results obtained with classical treatments.