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The fibula does not bear weight, but several muscles originate from it. The fibula, is the thinner bone in the lower leg, not made for weight bearing, however the tibia is made for weight bearing, which is the larger bone in the lower leg.
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∙ 15y agoNo, at least it's a negligible amount of weight bearing. The tibia is the main weight bearing bone in the lower leg. That's why the fibula can be used as a bone donor eg. for recontruction of the mandible.
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∙ 14y agoThe pain from the fracture will not allow the person to walk in that condition.
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Is the femur weight bearing?
The fibula does not bear weight, but several muscles originate from it. The fibula, is the thinner bone in the lower leg, not made for weight bearing, however the tibia is made for weight bearing, which is the larger bone in the lower leg.
What is non weight bearing?
You have two bones in your lower leg. The large tibia and the smaller fibula. The fibula does not bear the weight of your body when you use your legs to walk.
What is the weight bearing bones of the lower limb?
Fibula
Which bone in leg is weight bearing?
All the bones in the human leg are weight bearing except the fibula.
What is the weight-bearing bone of the leg called?
femur, tibia, fibula
Which bone is the medial leg bone?
The think lateral leg bone is the fibula. It is a non-weight bearing bone, but forms the lateral portion of your ankle joint.
Which bones are weight bearing bones?
All of the bones in the foot (phalanges, metatarsals, and tarsals), the tibia and femur are weight bearing bones. The fibula, which lies next to the tibia in the lower leg is not a weight bearing bone.
What are the three weight bearing bones mostly affected by density changes?
Femur, tibia, and the bones in your foot (phalanges, metatarsals, and tarsals). However, the fibula does not because all's the fibula does is support the tibia. thanks
What is the abbreviation for non weight bearing?
NWB
How are the tibia and fibula connected?
The Tibia and fibula are the only bones connecting knee and ankle. The tibia is the main weight bearing bone. The Fibula provides the top attachments for the muscles which raise the foot pivoting at the ankle. Also muscles for raising and straightening the toes. The Tibia also has the top attachments for the main muscles of the calf which enable one to walk tip-toe with the foot pivoted down at the ankle. Again 'Weight-bearing'. With a smashed Fibula you could still walk if willing. Probably not with a smashed Tibia. Tibia also is a blood cell factory inside the marrow.
How long before you start putting weight on a broken fibula and ankle?
The duration of the non-weight bearing phase after an ankle fracture depends on a number of factors. If a fracture is unstable non-weight bearing is critical to healing. If the fracture is stable by itself of after "reduction" by a healthcare professional (either conservatively or through the application of plates and screws surgically), the non-weight-bearing phase depends on the doctors' training and preference. The standard protocol in the US for a stable ankle fracture is six weeks non-weight-bearing in a cast followed by six to 10 weeks gradual weight bearing in a walking cast or removable boot. In Europe and some other parts of the world, physicians are using casting less and less and employing a high quality walking boot. This allows the doctor to shorten the non-weight-bearing phase to 2 to 3 weeks followed by 4 to six weeks full weight bearing combined with daily physical therapy with the boot removed. See the following studies: http://www.springerlink.com/content/r163600g5l3277pq/?p=864a0d6c943f454ab5337b38a21e42b9&pi=0 http://www.springerlink.com/content/8118r23608461448/
How long does it take for fracture on the lower one third of fibula bone to heal?
The "fibia" is not a bone. There are 2 bones that make up the lower leg, the tibia and fibula. The fibula is not a weight bearing bone and doctors usually dont do anything about it. The fibula is weight bearing, and depending on age, it usually heals in about 6 weeks. But that doesnt mean that it doesnt still hurt. If the patient is geriatric age, their bones take longer to heal.
