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It depends on where the fracture is.
1. Upper 1/4 th portion -- An important nerve called peroneal nerve may be injured.
2. Middle portion -- Usually safe to leave alone if tibia is not broken.
3. Lower 1/4th portion -- Almost always treated by plaster or surgery.
You need to consult an orthopaedic surgeon for best advice as it is impossible to give an ideal treatment without looking at the xray.
What else can I help you with?
Are there vitamins and supplements to help rehab from a broken fibula?
vitamine B3 and B5
Who ran in the olympics with a broken leg?
US lead off runner Manteo Mitchell in the 4x400 relay (he had broken his left fibula)
URGENT could i have broken my fibula?
i tripped and fell and whacked the bone on the outside of my ankle. it is discolored and is kind of bruised. it hurts to walk and i am having trouble moving my toes. my foot is numb and tingles everynow and then. did i possibly break it? can you walk on a broken fibula?
What is another name for the calf bone?
There's the femur (thigh bone), then there's the tibia and fibula. There are also the tarsal and metatarsals in your ankle and feet, respectively.The Latin medical prefix for the upper leg is "femoral" and the front of the lower leg is "crural." The back of the calf is known as "sural."
Is surgery necessary for broken fibula?
No, you don't need an operation, unless an operation is needed to fix it! What I mean by that is that only if your surgeon recommends an operation to fix a broken fibula should you consider having one. You don't need a joined up fibula to walk or run or do anything that you would normally do, as the fibula normally only carries around 10% of your body weight. Without it and your tibia will bear the weight. I broke both my tib and fib some years ago, and still have a rod and pin in my tib. But my fibula never heald and still has a gap of around an inch in it. I mountainbike, rugby referee and skydive without any adverse effect.
Could i have broken my fibula?
Of course you can, but I think it would be an interesting fall to watch.
Can your fibula be broken in sports?
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How long to recover from broken Tibia and fibula broken How long to recover from a broken fibula and tibia?
Recovery time for a broken tibia and fibula can vary depending on the severity of the fracture and individual healing factors. It typically takes around 6-12 weeks for the bones to heal, but physical therapy and rehabilitation may be necessary to regain strength and mobility. Consult with a healthcare provider for an accurate assessment of your specific situation.
The tibia is what to the fibula?
The fibula is lateral to the tibia.
How do you fix a broken fibula and tibla?
To fix a broken fibula and tibia, a surgeon may perform surgery to realign the bones and stabilize them with plates, screws, or rods. Post-surgery, the leg may be immobilized in a cast or brace to allow for proper healing. Physical therapy will likely be required to regain strength and range of motion in the leg.
Is the fibula a medial bone?
The medial malleolus is located on the tibia. The fibula forms the lateral malleolus.
Can you use a roller aide instead of crutches with broken fibula?
No you cant because crutches are more useful and you can keep with you at all times of the day
