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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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Dr. Brian Divelbissanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience

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

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