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Question
Hello doctor, I broke my fibula in an accident. I hope the doctor can advise me on how to heal quickly? I thank the doctor.
Tran Van Sao (1953)
Reply
Dear Uncle Sao, the fibula is a small shin bone, with little bearing capacity when walking or standing. Only the lower
tip acts as the tibial fibula to stabilize the ankle joint. Therefore, fractures of the fibula in the middle or upper segment do not require surgery, nor do they need to wear a brace or cast. As long as you pay attention to walking gently, avoid pressing and massaging the pain, you can apply light pressure in the first few weeks combined with cold compresses 3-5 times a day if swelling is much. Combined with taking pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, calcium supplements and eating well, the bones will heal on their own.
From about 6-8 weeks, if the fibula is broken at the lower end near the ankle joint (also known as an lateral ankle fracture), you need to go to the hospital with an orthopedic doctor to see if surgery or a bandage is needed. What powder is not, depending on the severity, displacement and impact on the ankle joint. Wish you a speedy recovery.
You can contact the hospitals of Vinmec Health System for more detailed advice.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Doctor Nguyen Van Khoan - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
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