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Broke tibula and fibula severed nerves. what should i do?

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Dr. Keith Joe answered

Surgery: In most cases a broken tib- fib needs surgery. Severed nerves: would depend on what type of nerve, if it is a major nerve the may need repair of the nerve as well.

Answered 9/16/2013

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