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What Is The Treatment For The Closed Fracture Of The Fibula?
I have an undisplaced closed fracture of the fibula. The pain was slight initially and is now non existent, I have never used a single painkiller and even touching the area doesn t cause discomfort and I can weight bear. Despite this and orthopaedic specialist insisted on a cast non weight bearing for 6 weeks. It seems so superfluous as I am willing to use compression bandages with a high boot support. Obviously you cannot see the X-rays but they showed to me an oblique non displaced fracture about 2 inches above the malleus. Is he over cautious or I am just a stubborn moron (an opinion offered by my spouse) ?
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Hi, You have a fracture of fibula two inches above lateral malleolus. In any fracture immobilization is required for proper healing, so I would suggest you to go for cast immobilization. As far as the non weight bearing is concerned , now a days we have casting material where you can start weight bearing ASAP. Pl contact your orthopedic surgeon for the choice of cast.
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