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How long before you start putting weight on a broken fibula and ankle?
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∙ 15y ago
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/
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoI just broke my leg 5 days ago and I am already able to walk on it but i only broke my fibula and strained my ligaments in my ankle
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What bone in the leg does not bear weight?
Fibula-- someone answered tibia on a previous question and that answer is incorrect
Broken fibula and am in a cast for over a month now It still hurts but the docyor says that you can put weight on it anyways you have tried but it is too painful how long will it take to heal?
A broken fibula is rather severe. What you should do is each week try and put more and more weight on it so that it gets used to the strain which will eventually heal. If you do that each weak it should take about 12-18 weeks, depending on you.
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.
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 the weight bearing bones of the lower limb?
Fibula
Is the fibula non 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.
Is surgery necessary for broken fibula?
No, you don't need an operation, unless an operation is needed to fix it! What I mean by that is that only if your surgeon recommends an operation to fix a broken fibula should you consider having one. You don't need a joined up fibula to walk or run or do anything that you would normally do, as the fibula normally only carries around 10% of your body weight. Without it and your tibia will bear the weight. I broke both my tib and fib some years ago, and still have a rod and pin in my tib. But my fibula never heald and still has a gap of around an inch in it. I mountainbike, rugby referee and skydive without any adverse effect.
How long before weight can be put on a broken leg. I have a broken fibula and something else but not pinned. Was told not to put any weight on it until going back to infirmary which is after 7 weeks.?
well when they put on a cast you wait like 6 weeks after that you can go from couch to couch or get the remote stuff that is with in like 10 ft of you (thats there and back) but if not in a cast then i don't know!! sorry if this doesn't help but if so good luck!!
What is the weight-bearing bone of the leg called?
femur, tibia, fibula
Which bone in leg is weight bearing?
All the bones in the human leg are weight bearing except the fibula.
What does the fibula have to do with ankle injury?
it recieves the weight from the whole body along with the tibia...and reduces the weight on the ankles and feet..so it has alot to do with the ankle..if the ankle is injured then the ankle would have trouble with this weight hence creating pain
What is the fibula?
In human anatomy, the fibula is a bone of the leg. It is situated lateral to the tibia (larger shin bone) and between the patella (knee) and ankle. The fibula is not as long, thick, or strong as the tibia, and does not provide weight support. However, the fibula assists with muscle structure, and can be utilized when large bone grafts are necessary.
