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Fibular Fracture

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.

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I have a broken fibula and want to switch from crutches to moon boots. What do you suggest?

Query: Hi doctor, I want to switch from crutches to moon boots after a broken fibula. I can walk with little pain. However, the gait is awkward, and I almost jump to my other foot. Should I continue using the boots or without crutches? It has been two weeks since the operation. I had my stitches removed ye...  Read Full »

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Sreenivasa Rao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In my opinion, you can shuttle between your crutches and moon boot for a couple of days until you get accustomed to the moon boot. Then you can slowly wean off crutches. That will be a smooth transition and painless. Since you recently remov...  Read Full »

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