What causes a fibula fracture?
A fibula fracture is used to describe a break in the fibula bone. A forceful impact, such as landing after a high jump or any impact to the outer aspect of the leg, can cause a fracture. Even rolling or spraining an ankle puts stress on the fibula bone, which can lead to a fracture.
Can you walk on a fibula fracture?
Because the fibula is not a weight-bearing bone, your doctor might allow you walk as the injury recovers. You also might be advised to use crutches, avoiding weight on the leg, until the bone heals because of the fibula’s role in ankle stability.
What is fibula and tibia fracture?
A broken tibia-fibula is a fracture in the lower leg that happens when a fall or blow places more pressure on the bones than they can withstand. A tibia-fibula fracture is a serious injury that requires prompt immediate medical attention.
How long does fibula take to heal?
Fibula Healing, Quickly and Completely Fibular fracture treatment usually takes four to six weeks, as long as the patient doesn’t try to return to action too soon. Complications are uncommon, and include: Non-union of a bone that doesn’t ‘knit’ back together. Bone heals in an awkward position.
What is a fibula?
The fibula is a long bone in the lower extremity that is positioned on the lateral side of the tibia. The fibula is much smaller and thinner than the tibia. It is located just behind the tibial head at the knee joint and then runs down the lateral aspect of the leg until it reaches the ankle joint.
What type of bone is the fibula?
long bones
There are four types of bone in the human body: long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones. The fibula is a long bone, meaning that it is longer than it is wide. Long bones have trabecular (spongy) bone on the ends and compact (dense) bone along the shaft.
Is a fibula fracture serious?
All fibula breaks are serious and can leave you unable to fully walk, or perform standard daily activities without help, for weeks or months.
Can a fractured fibula heal without a cast?
A brace or cast can keep your leg stable while the fracture heals. But if the injury is severe or complex, you may need surgery to realign the bones.
What type of bone is fibula?
There are four types of bone in the human body: long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones. The fibula is a long bone, meaning that it is longer than it is wide. Long bones have trabecular (spongy) bone on the ends and compact (dense) bone along the shaft.
Does a fibula fracture need a cast?
If your child has a broken tibia or broken tibia-fibula, they will need to wear a cast or boot for six to 12 weeks. During this time, they will probably have a long leg cast for six weeks followed by a short leg cast and then an Aircast® boot.
Where is fibular?
lower leg
fibula, outer of two bones of the lower leg or hind limb, presumably so named (fibula is Latin for “brooch”) because the inner bone, the tibia, and the fibula together resemble an ancient brooch, or pin. In humans the head of the fibula is joined to the head of the tibia by ligaments and does not form part of the knee.
What is the function of fibula?
The fibula provides lateral stability to the lower limb and to the ankle joint. It also articulates with the tibia and the talus to allow for additional range of motion during rotation of the ankle. A natural fibula in an otherwise healthy individual does not bear any significant body weight.