Does a fractured fibula need a cast?

Does a fractured fibula need a cast?

If your child has a broken tibia or broken tibia-fibula, they will need to wear a cast or boot for six to 12 weeks. During this time, they will probably have a long leg cast for six weeks followed by a short leg cast and then an Aircast® boot.

How long does it take for a fibular fracture to heal?

It and the tibia, the larger bone, therefore, support all of your weight when standing. Because of this and unlike other types of injuries and conditions, a broken fibula usually requires six weeks to three months before patients are able to return to their normal routine.

How do you treat a broken fibula head?

The general process for healing a fibula fracture is immobilization with a splint or cast for several weeks, after which you might get a walking boot to help you walk. Recovery time depends on factors such as: the severity of the injury and the presence of any other injury at the same time.

Where is the head of fibula?

At the fibula’s proximal end, just below the knee, is a slightly rounded enlargement known as the head of the fibula. The head of the fibula forms the proximal (superior) tibiofibular joint with the lateral edge of the tibia.

Which structure is easily damaged when fracture occured at the neck of fibula?

The common peroneal nerve crosses the fibular neck and is susceptible to injury from a fibular neck fracture, the pressure of a splint or during surgical repair. Peroneal nerve injury may result in foot drop and sensation abnormalities.

What is fibular head?

The fibula is the narrow bone on the lateral aspect of the tibia in the leg. [4] Proximally the fibular head articulates with the posterolateral surface of the proximal tibia. Distally, the fibula articulates with the distal tibia and the lateral talus forming the ankle joint.

What is attached to the head of the fibula?

The biceps femoris tendon attaches to the fibular head. The fibularis longus and fibularis brevis tendons attach to the lateral fibula.