Question 1

what to do if i have swelling at fibular head where the lateral collateral ligament hooks in. could what to do if i have a stress fractur?

Accepted Answer

Exam/ X-rays / rest: If u already 'know ' u have 'swelling' @ the proximal fibula w/ associated pain and no definitive injury then a stress fracture is possible. Get a thorough examination, X-rays by a board certified ORS . Bone scan and or MRI can be diagnostic.best of luck!

Question 2

what symptoms would one expect to see with an avulsion fracture of the fibular head?

Accepted Answer

Pain & swelling: An avulsion fracture of the fibular head generally involves the styloid process and causes injury of some of the major stabilizers in the posterolateral corner. Avulsion fractures are strongly associated with disruption of the posterior cruciate ligament.

Question 3

hi there - i have a non-displaced comminuted fibular head fracture.  i'm curious to know the treatment.  thx!

Accepted Answer

Non-operative: a nondisplaced proximal fibula fracture can normally be treated conservatively without surgery

Question 4

mri showed a comminuted fibular head fracture and chrondrosis from recent acute trauma will i need surgery?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Do not have surgery unless explanation is clear to you about expected benefits versus risk if you do not have surgery.

Question 5

shockwave in my head?

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Hard to say: Hard to know what the question is but if new severe headache this is reason to seek medical attention.

Question 6

i have paon in my head?

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?Head ache: If you have tried head ache medicine, and still have pain in your head, see a dr for an evaluation.  Good luck.

Question 7

why is my head so flat?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say?: Without a picture or an exam, i don't believe anyone can tell you.  Repharase your quesition and give more information.  Age would ben nice to know.  Any trauma.  Since birth?  Do your relatives look the same?  Interesting question but just can't answer based on your limited question.  Sorry!  that is my flat-out answer!

Question 8

i have a pain in my head?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Much too vague a description. Please give a more detailed information.

Question 9

i have a knot on my head?

Accepted Answer

OK: If it hurts or is not resolving in time, then see the Dr. to get it evaluated and treated.  Good luck.

Question 10

what's wrong with my head?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully nothing: Your question is very vague and I am wishing you are doing better already.

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What to do if i have swelling at fibular head where the lateral collateral ligament hooks in. could what to do if i have a stress fractur?

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What symptoms would one expect to see with an avulsion fracture of the fibular head?

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Hi there - i have a non-displaced comminuted fibular head fracture. i'm curious to know the treatment. thx!

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Mri showed a comminuted fibular head fracture and chrondrosis from recent acute trauma will i need surgery?

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Shockwave in my head?

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I have paon in my head?

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Why is my head so flat?

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I have a pain in my head?

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I have a knot on my head?

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What's wrong with my head?

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