“…However, multiple studies of a variety of patients with proximal fibulectomy and FCL-biceps reconstruction for treatment of proximal fibula tumors have demonstrated improved stability and good functional outcomes. 13,15,17,18 Although the patients in these series did not have an associated transtibial amputation, the FCL-biceps reconstruction achieves the same goal of restoring stability to the lateral knee. Finally, there was no control group for comparison; however, in patients with chronic fibula pain who underwent revision amputation and fibulectomy, pain scores significantly decreased, so it seems the procedure is at least effective in improving pain for these patients.…”