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How To Cure Broken Fibula?
My daughter has a cracked fubia..the lround knob on the outside of her angle. She got her cast off yesterday the doc told us it did not heal and not much they can do. My concern is why didn t it heal?? there is still swollening and she is complaining of pain. Should I put her on crutches again?? wrap in bandage see another doctor?? or just let it be like the doc said. I felt pushed out the doctor and left hanging?? any advice??
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Hello,
The treatment of the broken fibula begins with the elevation of the leg. Ice is used to relieve the pain and reduce swelling. If no surgery is needed, crutches are used for mobility and a brace, cast, or walking boot is recommended while healing takes place.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The treatment of the broken fibula begins with the elevation of the leg. Ice is used to relieve the pain and reduce swelling. If no surgery is needed, crutches are used for mobility and a brace, cast, or walking boot is recommended while healing takes place.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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