2023年8月7日 · The following article will focus on fractures of the fibula that are proximal to the ankle joint and the treatment of such fractures. The fibula is one of the two long bones in the leg, and, in contrast to the tibia, is a non-weight bearing bone in terms of the shaft.

Fibular fractures, particularly those involving the ankle and the shaft just proximal, are common. They often result from minor trauma. Initial management is often provided by primary care and emergency clinicians, who must therefore be familiar with these injuries.

2023年11月4日 · A proximal fibula fracture is a common injury that can happen to anyone, from athletes to the elderly. In this article, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of imaging in assessing proximal fibula fractures.

Fractures of the proximal fibula rarely occur in isolation and their significance lies more with this fracture’s association with injuries to the ligamentous and neurovascular structures than with the boney injury. Anatomy. The proximal fibula lies in close association with multiple significant ligamentous and neurovascular structures.

A proximal fibula fracture is a fracture that occurs on the outside of the knee or leg. When the fibula is broken without an injury to the ankle it is called an isolated proximal fibula fracture. Fibula fractures may also occur as a result of a twisting injury to the ankle.

2024年1月21日 · Fractures of the fibula can be described by anatomic position as proximal, midshaft, or distal. Fractures may involve the knee, tibiofibular syndesmosis, tibia, or ankle joint. also breaks other structures in the leg. Distal fibula fractures that involve the ankle joint are by far the most common fibula fractures (see “ Ankle Fracture ” chapter).

2018年12月7日 · A fibula fracture refers to a break in the bone that stabilizes and supports your ankle and lower leg muscle. Learn how long recovery takes and what to do.