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Hi i injured my leg saturday night. urgent care said i have a proximal fibula fracture. its swollen around the calf area, no swelling in the knee. ?

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Dr. Mak Yousefpour
Dr. Mak Yousefpouranswered
DM Care, Wound Care, Surgeries 19 years experience
Follow up: with an orthopedic doctor. Depending on the degree of fracture and displacement of the bone, the treatment options will differ. At least you will need a cast to off load the area. This will take between 4-6 weeks to heal.
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