Fibula fracture, Orthopedics FAQ

Understanding External Rotation After Tibia and Fibula Fractures

Tibial and fibular fractures resulting in external rotation? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident on August 14th, resulting in two fractures each in my tibia and fibula. The tibia was stabilized with a metal rod and two screws, and I did not have a cast. After the surgery, I not...

Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Originally, there was no outward angulation of the toes, but after surgery, it has changed to an outward position. We need to examine the postoperative X-rays to determine the situation. Moving the foot up and down can promote blood circulation and prevent stiffness and immobilit...

Non-Surgical Options for Fibula Fracture Recovery and Management

Follow-up after fibula fracture? Hello doctor, I sprained my ankle while playing basketball on June 11th this year. After an examination at the hospital, it was found that I have a fibula fracture. Today, on September 12th, during my follow-up visit, the doctor mentioned that the...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you are only 17 years old and it has been 3 months since your injury. The fracture should have initially healed. If there is a slight displacement but you do not experience significant pain or discomfort while walking, surgery may not be necessary, and the fracture will fu...

Understanding Fibula Fractures: Muscle Atrophy and Healing Concerns

Two questions regarding fibula fractures? Dear Doctor: I have a fibular closed fracture and have been in a cast for two weeks. My calf muscles have started to atrophy; is it normal to experience tenderness during atrophy? Additionally, I would like to ask about my slightly obliqu...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the fibula fracture is not near the joint, it may not require a cast, as it can heal on its own.

Post-Surgery Ankle Pain: Understanding Symptoms After Fracture Repair

After ankle fracture surgery, there is pain on the dorsum of the foot? Hello, on August 21, I was hit by a car while walking, resulting in a closed fibula fracture about five centimeters above my right ankle. I underwent surgery on August 22. Now, at the beginning of September, t...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello Mr. Li, based on your symptoms, there is a high possibility of peripheral neuropathy. It is recommended that you continue to elevate your legs and follow up with your surgeon for further examination. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Managing Ankle Fractures: Addressing Numbness, Blisters, and Muscle Atrophy

Closed fracture of the right ankle - numbness in the sole of the foot - formation of blisters? Hello, Dr. Shi: On June 17, 2017, I suffered a fibula fracture and tibial displacement in my right ankle. I underwent surgery to install a plate and six screws, and I have a splint (whi...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Elevating the foot and performing up-and-down movements of the ankle can help improve slight muscle atrophy. After rehabilitation, this condition will improve. Once the fracture has healed, weight-bearing activities can be resumed, and gradual recovery will occur.

Understanding Bone Spurs After Tibia and Fibula Fractures

Fracture of the right calf? Hello Doctor: I had a surgery for a fracture of the tibia and fibula in my right lower leg due to a car accident, and it has been almost two months since then. Two weeks ago, I noticed pain when touching the back of my right heel. After consulting my o...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Heel pain may occur due to prolonged pressure on the heel while lying down or resting the foot on a flat surface, leading to localized tissue inflammation. Typically, heel spurs on the calcaneus cause pain during walking or running. Elevating the calf with a pillow can help preve...

Knee Pain After Tibia and Fibula Fracture Surgery: What to Do?

After undergoing intramedullary nailing surgery for tibia and fibula fractures, there is a tearing sensation when applying force to the knee? Hello Doctor: I suffered a tibia and fibula fracture in my right lower leg due to a car accident. On May 9, 2016, I underwent intramedulla...

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
The intramedullary nail fixation has been in place for over a year, and the fracture should have healed. If there is any pain or discomfort, you may return for a follow-up appointment to discuss the removal of the nail with your attending physician.

Managing Long-Term Swelling After Tibia and Fibula Fracture Surgery

Recovery after tibia and fibula fracture surgery? Hello Doctor: Several years ago, I accidentally fell from a height due to work, resulting in fractures of the tibia and fibula in my left calf. I received treatment at a nearby hospital, where a steel rod was inserted at the injur...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
If the fracture has healed and the bone screws have been removed, it usually indicates that the fracture has fully healed, and there is no need for excessive concern. However, if the ankle has been persistently swollen for over ten years, it is advisable to visit an orthopedic cl...

Understanding Pain and Healing After Fibula Fracture: What to Expect

There is a tingling sensation when touching the fracture site? Hello, I have a fracture in the lower fibula of my right leg. I have been in a cast for nearly five weeks. The swelling around my ankle has improved, but I have recently noticed a brief sharp pain when I touch the fra...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Please refrain from walking for the time being and return for a follow-up appointment to check for any signs of displacement.

Managing Muscle Cramps and Atrophy After Fibula Fracture Recovery

Fracture-related muscle cramps during walking? I would like to ask, if I have a fibula fracture and my cast has not been removed for a month, and my foot is still not completely de-swollen, the doctor said I can use a crutch to walk, but I find that the affected limb easily cramp...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal to perform localized muscle activities and to move the knee joint, as well as to elevate the lower leg.

Understanding Recovery from Fibula Fracture: Is Rehab Necessary?

Fibula fracture On December 9, a fibula fracture was displaced and was only stabilized with a cast for 6 weeks without surgery. The cast was removed on January 20. Currently, the patient can walk, but there is still some swelling in the ankle, and occasionally there is a limp whi...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Normal walking without the need for rehabilitation will allow recovery in about three months.

Understanding Nonunion in Fibula Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery

Fibular nonunion? Hello Doctor, I had a car accident at the end of December last year that resulted in a fibula fracture. The mid-section of the fibula is displaced, and the upper and lower segments are only in contact with each other. One hospital initially recommended surgery, ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Fibula fractures typically heal within about three months without the need for surgical intervention, and afterward, there should be no impact on mobility or walking. If three months have passed, the use of crutches can be discontinued. In cases of tibial fractures where intramed...

Managing Ankle Fractures: Pain, Recovery, and Exercises to Prevent Muscle Atrophy

Ankle fracture exercise issues? If someone has a fibula fracture on the outer side of the ankle and has been in a cast for three months without removal, and the ankle is still not completely reduced in swelling, it is normal to experience pain on the left side of the ankle when a...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal to perform up and down movements of the ankle joint after the cast is removed, as well as eversion and inversion exercises. You can try putting weight on it; if there is no pain, you can gradually increase the load.

Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures: What to Expect

Tibiofibular fracture Hello Doctor, I had a car accident a month ago that resulted in a closed tibial fracture and a fibular hairline fracture. I underwent surgery to insert a steel rod, and the fibula was not treated and was not put in a cast. I asked my attending physician if I...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Rehabilitation involves moving your knee and ankle joints. The ankle should move up and down to engage the muscles, preventing muscle atrophy. After completing the exercises, if your foot or calf is swollen, you can elevate it. Additionally, it's important to have regular fo...

How Long Should I Elevate My Leg After Fibula Fracture?

Fracture issues Could you please tell me how long I should keep my right fibula elevated while sleeping or resting after my fracture? Thank you.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The purpose of elevating the leg is to reduce swelling in the calf, which may take about two to four weeks. Fibula fractures typically heal on their own, and if the fracture is not near the joint, the recovery is generally very good.

Managing Swelling and Recovery After Fibula Fracture: Key Insights

Fracture issues? Hello, doctor. Thank you for answering my previous question regarding the swelling sensation I experience when standing after a week of being in a cast for a fibula fracture. I would like to ask a few more questions: 1. How long does this type of symptom typica...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. The feeling of swelling has lasted for about one to two months. 2. Elevate the calf as much as possible. 3. Rest frequently; typically, fibula fractures heal quickly if they are not near the joint. 4. Practice lifting and lowering the leg; also, make sure to move the kne...

Understanding Discomfort After Ankle Fracture and Cast Treatment

Questions about discomfort after a foot fracture and casting? Hello Doctor, I recently suffered a closed fibula fracture near my ankle. I have been in a cast for a week, and the doctor has instructed me to use crutches for walking. I have a couple of questions: 1. When I am lyi...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Yes. 2. The difficulty in blood return when the affected limb is lowered is due to gravity; raising it or placing it flat will restore normal circulation.

Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fracture Healing Challenges

Issues with healing of tibial and fibular fractures? Hello Doctor, I sustained a closed fracture of the tibia and fibula in the lower third of my right leg on December 18, 2016. I underwent surgery and had an intramedullary nail inserted. During my follow-up appointment on Februa...

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
A fracture of the distal one-third of the tibia and fibula may have a slower blood supply and circulation; however, since surgical reduction and fixation have been performed, it should heal properly. As for the ankle being darker red, this is a normal phenomenon associated with w...

Rehabilitation Insights for Post-Tibia-Fibula Fracture Recovery

Rehabilitation status after tibiofibular fracture-dislocation? Hello Doctor, it has been over five months since I fractured my left ankle fibula (with a plate on the outer side and screws on the inner side). At the four-month mark, an X-ray confirmed that the bone had fully heale...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal to experience soreness after the healing of a fibula fracture. Typically, fractures near the ankle take about six months to gradually recover, and it is also normal for joint mobility not to return to pre-injury levels. Rehabilitation should be done gradually to impr...

Understanding Fibula Fractures: Bone Grafting and Rehabilitation Essentials

Fracture of the fibula on both sides of the right ankle? Hello Doctor: 1. I have sustained comminuted fractures of the fibula on both sides of my right ankle and the sole of my foot due to a fall. The doctor suggested that I receive bone cement injections; could you explain the...

Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
What is a bone supplement needle? I don't understand if it is a treatment for osteoporosis; at 42 years old, you shouldn't need it. Whether a self-funded plate should be determined by the attending physician based on the condition and X-ray findings. I have not used a r...

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