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Q: Fractured Fibula
asked by: campermama on May 18th, 2009
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And still having pain where fracture is and back of my heel. Also have some swelling where fracture is/was. It hurts to walk after sitting for a while or if I use it a lot. I was in an aircast for 10 weeks. I went and got all my x-rays today. The following are the reports written on my last 3 visits. All my Dr told me is it all looks good. I am wondering if I should get another opinion?
I am female 48 years old.

3/6/09
FINDINGS:
BONES: There is similar appearance of oblique nondisplaced fracture of the distal fibula. Mild callus
formation seen at the fracture margins. Ankle mortise is intact. Tibiotalar crows space is
slightly narrowed laterally..

SOFT TISSUES: Soft tissue swelling laterally has decreased.

OTHER: None.

CONCLUSION:
Healing nondisplaced fracture of the distal fibula with decreased soft tissue swelling.
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3/27/09
FINDINGS:
BONES: Healing distal fibular fracture without change in alignment since the previous exam. Mild
increase in periosteal new bone formation at the fibular fracture site.

SOFT TISSUES: Normal.

OTHER: None.

CONCLUSION: Healing fracture as described above.
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5/11/09
FINDINGS:
BONES: Continued healing of the distal fibular oblique fracture with now moderate callus formation.
The fracture line is still visible. The articular surface is involved, but the ankle mortise is
intact. Mild degenerative changes are present

SOFT TISSUES: Normal.

OTHER: None.

CONCLUSION: Continued healing of the distal fibular fracture.

Thanks in advance....
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Dr. Antonio Marotta , D.C.
replied on May 20th, 2009
For bones to heal properly there must be a certain amount of stress on the bone (this is called Wolf's Law). This is how bones heal and grow. I am not suggesting running around, just that you should be bearing SOME weight on the leg. Also, you may consider supplementing with a calcium supplement with vitamin D and magnesium. Consult your doctor with these recommendations. Good luck

Antonio Marotta, D.C.




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