Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a descried fibula and i was wondering how long will it take to hill my d's doctor said i didn't need surgery and gave me a boot with cruches?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Descried ? : Not sure what your are saying... But if u have a non- displaced distal fibula fracture and your ankle mortise is symmetrical than a cast or boot w/ initial partial weight- bearing is appropriate treatment. Best of Luck!
Answered 7/23/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Non-displaced fractured fibula just above ankle;orthopaedic doctor is more concer;ned with small space/gap between talus and tibia; surgery or not?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a displaced fibula fracture roughly 4-5 inches below my knee, The doctor I saw has me on crutches just doing RICE Will I need surgery?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
9wks ago I had a spiral fracture and fractured fibula. Cast for 3wks and boot for 6wks - no surgery. When will I be able to drive again please?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi there, I fractured my lateral malleolus a little more than 5 weeks ago and although minimally displaced I did not require surgery and was put in an ankle boot. I went to see the doctor for an x-ray after 4 and a half weeks and it said it was starting t
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Fractured my fibula, got orif surgery, got cast off yesterday, given a boot, doc said its fine to bear weight & walk but I'm struggling is this normal?
Broke my fibula 9 days ago, low impact, no surgery. Given walking boot and crutches. Feels like I would be OK to bear weight on it, possibly lose crutches. Is this an option at this point? How long should I wait to bear weight? Can't get into my ortho Dr
Have low impact broken fibula, walking boot, no surgery. When can I bear weight on it? Broken just over 1 week ago. Currently on crutches and wheelch
Had orif surgery to stabilize fibula 2 mos ago and am transitioning to a walking boot and 1 hr/day on recumbent bike, is swelling normal?
I had surgery for a fractured tibia and fibula with IM nail. In a boot now and my leg feels like jelly and heavy. Is this normal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
