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Suggest Treatment For Nondisplaced Distal Fibula Fracture

My daughter is 22 years old and sustained a distal undisplaced fibula fracture in 12/13. She was casted and non-weight bearing for 6 weeks. She then had a boot for another 4 weeks. She regularly participates in yoga and occasionally runs. She is also a waitress. She has been complaining of lower leg and ankle discoloration and occasional swelling after she has been on her feet for several hours.
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. X ray should be taken to rule out any non union or mal union of fracture. This is common for fractures of lower extremity managed conservatively. If there is any such problems it should be managed by open reduction and internal fixation. If that is clear then it can be due to edema from long term immobilisation. In such case physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercises helps. Review with your orthopedician is well appreciated.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Nondisplaced Distal Fibula Fracture

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. X ray should be taken to rule out any non union or mal union of fracture. This is common for fractures of lower extremity managed conservatively. If there is any such problems it should be managed by open reduction and internal fixation. If that is clear then it can be due to edema from long term immobilisation. In such case physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercises helps. Review with your orthopedician is well appreciated. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.