A broken fibula will most often require a cast although in less severe cases of a broken fibula you may not need a cast or a splint.
The healing process of the fibula bone which is the same as other bone fractures include.
The inflammation phase of healing of the bone which takes around 5 days.
The repair phase of the fibula bone which takes around 40 days where a soft callus is formed across the fractured site during the repair phase.
And the remodeling phase of the fibula bone which takes around 100 days.
When your broken fibula is not healing it's a sign of the bone not getting enough blood supply to the bone which leads to a non healing fracture of the fibula.
Blood vessels provide the fibula bone and other bones with oxygen and chemicals called growth factors encourage healing of the bone.
You can treat fibula pain by applying some ice to the area to reduce the pain and swelling and also take some over the counter pain medicine such as aspirin, Tylenol or Aleve.
When you have a broken fibula you should sleep on your bag and have your leg elevated.
You can elevate your leg on a pillow, cushion or bolster.
You can put weight on a broken fibula but it can be difficult to put any weight on the broken fibula for at least a few weeks.
A broken fibula should stop hurting within around 1 to 2 weeks and it may take up to 6 weeks to fully heal.
If the broken fibula is still hurting after a few months you should see a doctor.
With a broken fibula it is normal to have mild pain and swelling for three to six months.
Walking and your boot: The boot protects your ankle and will make you more comfortable.
Wear the boot when you are standing and walking for the first two weeks.
The fibula is not part of the knee joint and does not articulate with your knees joints and plays no role in the knee.
However a hinge joint of the knee allows your legs to flex and extend without any need for rotation or medial lateral movement.
The fibula is located on both the right and the left side and is located in your legs.
Your fibulas are located on the lateral outside of the tibia and slightly posterior to the back and also offsets a little below.
And the proximal top end of the fibula is articulated with the lateral condyle of your tibia and just below your knee.
That is called your proximal tibiofibular joint.
The fibula is the outer and usually smaller of the two bones that are between your knee and your ankle.
Your fibula is not weight bearing (it doesn't support your body when you stand or move), so some people can walk with a tibia fracture.
However, you shouldn't ignore pain or other symptoms in your leg.
Even if you can move or walk, you should get your injury examined by your doctor or in the ER right away.
Most fractured fibulas typically heal with no further problems, but the following complications are possible which include.
Degenerative or traumatic arthritis.
Abnormal deformity or permanent disability of the ankle.
Long-term pain.
The fibula helps stabilize the tibia but doesn't carry much weight.
Although the tibia and fibula can break independently from each other, because they are so close together it is more common for both bones to break together.