What is fractured distal tibia and fibula?
What is fractured distal tibia and fibula?
Ankle fractures are breaks of the distal tibia or fibula (near or in the so-called malleolus) affecting the tibiotalar (ankle) joint. Occasionally, they involve the shaft of the fibula as well. Ankle fractures range from simple injuries of a single bone to complex ones involving multiple bones and ligaments.
Can you walk on a proximal fibula fracture?
You may walk on your leg as comfort allows although you may find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages. If after 6 weeks you still have significant pain or swelling, or are struggling to wean out of the boot, then please get in touch with our team.
What is the most common complication of a fracture of the proximal fibula?
Fractured fibulas typically heal with no further problems, but the following complications are possible: Degenerative or traumatic arthritis. Abnormal deformity or permanent disability of the ankle. Long-term pain.
How is a proximal fibula fracture treated?
The general process for healing a fibula fracture is immobilization with a splint or cast for several weeks, after which you might get a walking boot to help you walk. Recovery time depends on factors such as: the severity of the injury and the presence of any other injury at the same time.
What is the recovery time for a broken tibia?
In many cases, a person with a tibial fracture will require physical therapy and crutches or a walker to help them get back on their feet. Recovery from a tibial fracture varies based on the severity of the fracture. A person will often recover within 4 to 6 months.
How long is recovery from tibia surgery?
Depending on the type of tibia fracture you have, your doctor may recommend surgery. Recovery time also depends on how bad the fracture is and can take from four to six months to heal.
What is the most common fibula fracture treatment?
The general process for healing a fibula fracture is immobilization with a splint or cast for several weeks, after which you might get a walking boot to help you walk. Recovery time depends on factors such as: During recovery, your doctor will schedule follow-up X-rays to make sure your bones are healing properly.
How do you repair a broken fibula?
Surgery on the Fibula. The most common way to repair a fractured fibula bone is with a metal plate and screws. Typically the plate is applied to the outside of the bone, with at least three screws above the location of the fracture, and at least three screws below.
