Fibula or calf bone is the bone that is beside the tibia between the knee joint and the ankle joint. Impact due to high jump, trauma to the outer side of the leg, or sprain in the ankle may cause a fibular fracture. The fracture may cause bleeding, tenderness, inability to bear weight, numbness in feet, etc. X-ray, MRI and physical examination are the diagnostic aids for the fracture. Closed reduction, open reduction, stabilization, internal fixation, etc., are the treatment options, and it is selected based on the type of fracture.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fibula is the lower leg bone. For that usually, they will give anesthesia called spinal anesthesia, in which injection is given to your spine at your lower back.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fibula is involved in only 15 % weight transmission in case of fracture. Weight transfer can be effectively taken up by the tibia.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Yes, it is the correct treatment. If the surgery is done properly, then you can walk the next day of surgery with crutches.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have seen the X-rays and understand the pattern of the fracture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, this is an avulsion fracture.
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