Q: I was diagnosed with a fracture of the tip of the distal fibula with no displacement on Oct. 17, 2005. The original pain and swelling had decreased within a month but further X-rays in January ...

Forming the top of your ankle joint, meanwhile, is the fibula distal aspect ... it's more common to break the latter or experience a fracture. When you fracture your fibula, in some cases ...

Back to Healio Recently published results showed fibula fixation is not necessary to obtain or maintain alignment in the treatment of distal tibia fractures when modern nailing techniques are used.

The fibula only carries 17 percent of the body’s weight. A fibula fracture happens when more pressure is put on the bone than it can handle. Seek emergency medical attention if you think you ...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was transported to a local hospital for surgery after suffering a compound fracture and dislocation ... is composed of the tibia, fibula and talus bones.

Figure 1: Phantom® Fibula Nail ... to pull traction for fracture alignment add measurable value to surgeons and lead to better outcomes for patients. The threaded distal screws and user-friendly ...

Share on Pinterest Simple and compound fibula fractures are classified depending on whether the skin has been broken or the bone is exposed. In an open fracture, either the bone pokes through the ...

Back to Healio Recently published results showed fibula fixation is not necessary to obtain or maintain alignment in the treatment of distal tibia fractures when modern nailing techniques are used.