A 42-year-old woman was involved in a motorcycle crash and sustained a type II open, right distal-third tibia and fibula fractures (Figure 1). The patient was appropriately resuscitated, given IV ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recently published results showed fibula fixation is not necessary to obtain or maintain alignment in the ...

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson is recovering after successful surgery to repair his fractured tibia and fibula. The team ...

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...

A Maisonneuve fracture refers to a break or fracture in the fibula close to the knee, with a co-occurring sprain in the ankle. The impact of a sprained ankle may travel up the leg and cause the fibula ...

Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made up of three bones. The tibia (shin bone) and ...

The fibula is the longest, thinnest calf bone in your lower leg. Of your two lower leg bones, your fibula is closest to the outside of your body. When you break this bone, it's called a fibular ...

The fibula helps stabilize and support your leg, body, ankle, and leg muscles. It runs parallel to the tibia, a larger bone that also forms the shin, and attaches the ankle and knee joint. The fibula ...

A broken leg can significantly impact your ability to perform daily tasks — most inconveniently, walking. Rehab is often performed through physical therapy for a broken tibia or fibula to restore ...