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What to do if i fractured fibula, questions about recovery?
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Fibula: It usually takes about 6 weeks for this bone to heal. it can be treated in a cast, boot, or with surgery depending on the type of fracture
Answered 2/8/2015
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Be seen: Be seen and thoroughly evaluated. Isolated fibula fractures do very well being treated non-operatively; but some fibula fractures are associated with other components to an injury and require surgery.
Answered 5/23/2017
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