Surgery for Synovial Fistula after Excision of the Lateral Malleolar Bursitis of the Ankle: A Case Report.
10.14193/jkfas.2015.19.3.118
- Author:
Hyo Seok JANG
1
;
Hong Joon CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. cool-cool0829@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bursitis;
Fistula;
Infectious arthritis;
Ankle
- MeSH:
Ankle*;
Arthritis, Infectious;
Bursitis*;
Fibula;
Fistula*;
Necrosis;
Orthopedics;
Recurrence;
Skin;
Wound Healing
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2015;19(3):118-121
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lateral malleolar bursitis of the ankle is a commonly encountered disease in the department of orthopedic surgery. Although most cases of lateral malleolar bursitis are managed by conservative treatments, operative treatment is considered in cases of infected bursitis or complication after surgery. There are several potential complications associated with operative treatment, including wound healing problem, skin necrosis, nerve injury, or recurrence. However, synovial fistula of the ankle as a complication after surgery for lateral malleolar bursitis has not been previously reported. The author experienced the complication of synovial fistula after surgery for lateral malleolar bursitis and obtained a satisfactory result in revision surgery for the complication, which was coverage of the fistular formation with a periosteal flap from the distal fibula.
