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I had trimalleolar fracture 10weeks ago and i now 2weeks ago my fibula moved for 3cm, 1doctor said that i need surgery, other said to wait. what to do?
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Second opinion: If the fractures were initially well reduced and fixed surgically and then the fibula moved 3cm over time in general it is recommended to redo that portion of the fracture sooner than latter. The displacement of the fracture may lesd to early arthritis ( but fixing it does not guarantee no arthritis). If it heals where it is to you can always have a reconstructive surgery done to re cut the bone.
Answered 12/12/2013
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3 cm ???: 3 cm is a lot of displacement... 3 mm could wait, but 3 cm would be better if fixed.
Answered 12/16/2013
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