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My son is fifteen, when he was eleven he broke his fibula since then it would swell and pain if he do any type of physical activity. what can the prob?
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Varies : There are a number of possibilities. Certainly his fibula fracture should be well healed. The most common reason would be that he sustained an injury to his ligaments or tendons that was not diagnosed/treated. Consider requesting an MRI if he is having significant problems with it.
Answered 1/19/2016
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