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Anchor reattachment supported knee stability after proximal fibula tumor resection

Three surgeons in sterile white coats and face masks work around a blue-draped surgical table with a green surgical site marking in a modern hospital operating room with surgical lighting overhead.
Research area:SurgeryBone Tumor Diagnosis and TreatmentsKnee injuries and reconstruction techniques

What the study found

Resection of proximal fibular tumors with preservation of key structures and anchor-based tibial stabilization was successful in all three reported patients. The authors report good knee stability, no tumor recurrence, and functional scores in the good range after follow-up of at least 12 months.

Why the authors say this matters

The study suggests that proximal fibular tumor surgery is difficult because of the nearby common peroneal nerve, which controls part of lower-leg and foot movement, and other stabilizing structures. The authors conclude that careful planning and nerve handling, together with reattachment of the lateral collateral ligament and biceps femoris tendon, may help achieve both tumor control and good function.

What the researchers tested

The researchers treated three patients with proximal fibular tumors by removing the tumors en bloc, meaning in one piece, while preserving neurovascular structures. They reattached the lateral collateral ligament and biceps femoris tendon to the proximal tibia using anchors, then followed the patients for at least 12 months and assessed function with the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score.

What worked and what didn't

All three resections were completed successfully, with preservation of the common peroneal nerve and key stabilizing structures. Two patients had transient common peroneal nerve deficits that fully recovered, and MSTS scores ranged from 83.3% to 93.3%. No recurrence was reported, and the authors state that the anchor-based reconstruction provided good knee stability.

What to keep in mind

This is a very small case series of three patients, so the findings are limited in scope. The abstract notes that larger resections increase the risk of common peroneal nerve palsy, and it says the need for lateral collateral ligament reconstruction is debated.

Key points

  • Three proximal fibular tumors were removed en bloc with preservation of neurovascular structures.
  • The lateral collateral ligament and biceps femoris tendon were reattached to the proximal tibia using anchors.
  • All patients had preserved common peroneal nerve function at surgery, though two had temporary deficits that recovered.
  • No tumor recurrence was reported during at least 12 months of follow-up.
  • Functional MSTS scores ranged from 83.3% to 93.3%.

Disclosure

Research title:
Anchor reattachment supported knee stability after proximal fibula tumor resection
Authors:
João de S. Seixas, Afonso Faria, Bianca S. Barros, José Amorim Sobreira Neto, Filipe Vargas, Manuel Carrapatoso, Pedro Miguel Moreira Cardoso, Vânia Oliveira
Institutions:
Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Hospital de Santo António
Publication date:
2026-02-24
DOI:
10.18203/issn.2455-4510.intjresorthop20260521
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