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Distal fibula fracture - is it possible to have an amputation?
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Possible but unlikel: Most fractures will heal with stabilization, casting, and occasionally surgery. The fibula is the smaller bone of the lower leg. Unless there are other comorbid conditions: pvd, diabetes, infection, amputation would be an unlikely result.
Answered 7/18/2016
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Not usually : The fibula is the smaller bone in the lower leg. Fractures may require casting or surgery. There would have to be other injuries to result in the need for such a drastic procedure.
Answered 1/20/2017
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