Fibula Fracture: Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Healthline
Dec 7, 2018 · A fibula fracture refers to a break in the bone that stabilizes and supports your ankle and lower leg muscle. Learn how long recovery takes and what to do.
Distal fibular fracture (basic) - Radiopaedia.org
Nov 16, 2021 · Distal fibular fractures are the most common type at the ankle and are usually the result of an inversion injury with or without rotation. They are the extension of a lateral collateral ligament injury. Ankle injuries, like many fractures have a bimodal distribution.
What Are Fibular Fractures? Everything You Need to Know - WebMD
May 25, 2023 · A fibular fracture is a break to your fibula caused by a forceful impact that results in injury. It can also happen when there’s more pressure or stress on the bone than it can handle.
A Review of Distal Fibula Fractures - Sports Medicine Review
In a study of fifty patients with a distal fibula fracture, an MRI identified multiple deltoid ligament findings. They identified edema within the deltoid ligament, partial tearing, and full thickness tearing of the anterior and posterior deep portion of the deltoid ligament (10).
Fibula Fracture: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment - Verywell Health
Nov 19, 2024 · A fibula fracture, also known as a fibular fracture, can be caused by a severe fall, a direct blow to the outside of the leg, or a severely twisted ankle. Fibula fractures can cause swelling and pain on the outside of the leg, and other symptoms like bruising and numbness.
Fibular Fracture - Physiopedia
Distal fibular fractures represent the majority of ankle fractures. Fibular fractures in younger adults are often caused by trauma, however when compared to fibular fractures of the elderly that usually occur as a result of low energy injuries, the severity of tissue damage is equivalent.
Fibula Fracture: Types & Treatment - Heiden Orthopedics
Apr 29, 2024 · A distal fibula fracture, which occurs at the ankle end, is sometimes classified as an ankle fracture. Common causes of a fractured fibula include rolling your ankle, a fall or awkward landing, or a direct blow to the leg or ankle.
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