Potential injury to the common peroneal nerve at the level of the fibula head/neck junction during fine wire insertion in stabilization of proximal fibula, is a recognised complication. This study aims to relate the course of the common peroneal nerve to fibula head transfixion wire. Standard 1.8mm Ilizarov wires were inserted percutaneously in the fibula head of cadaveric knees. The course of the common peroneal nerve was dissected calculating wire to nerve distance.Background:
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Septic arthritis following intra-capsular penetration of the knee by external fixation devices is a complication of traction/fixation devices. This study aimed to demonstrate the capsular attachments and reflections of the distal femur to determine safe placements of wires. The attachments of the capsule to the distal femur were measured in cadaveric knees. Medially and laterally measurements were expressed as percentages related to the maximal AP diameter of the distal femur.Background:
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