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How Long Does A Broken Fibula Take To Heal?
I broke my fibula 1year ago and the pain in my leg is achy and rides all the way up my leg wether walking sitting or lying down it can become unbearable i am 53 with oseteo penia. I had no surgery,pyhsio or followup i went straight back to work 2days fter cast off any answers or is this normal?
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
Hello,
As you had a fracture of the fibula, which is a year old now we need to know first which location the bone got fracture and what was the fracture like - hairline?
As it's a year old now, there might be malunion of the fibula and that must be leading to the changes in the biomechanics of the bone for the bearing of the stress and strain over the shaft.
Also this must have made the muscles of the lower limb weak and Imbalance.
What I would suggest is take an x-ray to see if it's a malunion. If not confirmed in the x-ray then you can proceed to the exercise plan.
Use the stocking for lower limbs. Strengthen the core muscles along with the hip and lower limb on both sides.
Post this use the balance board training which will help to improve the joint biomechanics and correct the muscle imbalances.
In my clinical practice of 12 years, most cases with old fracture have similar complains of the lower limbs. With the above mentioned exercise they are able to get good outcome score.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
As you had a fracture of the fibula, which is a year old now we need to know first which location the bone got fracture and what was the fracture like - hairline?
As it's a year old now, there might be malunion of the fibula and that must be leading to the changes in the biomechanics of the bone for the bearing of the stress and strain over the shaft.
Also this must have made the muscles of the lower limb weak and Imbalance.
What I would suggest is take an x-ray to see if it's a malunion. If not confirmed in the x-ray then you can proceed to the exercise plan.
Use the stocking for lower limbs. Strengthen the core muscles along with the hip and lower limb on both sides.
Post this use the balance board training which will help to improve the joint biomechanics and correct the muscle imbalances.
In my clinical practice of 12 years, most cases with old fracture have similar complains of the lower limbs. With the above mentioned exercise they are able to get good outcome score.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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