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Suggest Treatment For Fibular Nonunion After A Fracture
I have a nonunion fibul a fracture. I have had a bone graft and intrnal plate but after 3 months there is still no sign of the bone growing together. I Have no pain snd can walk normally Cani just leave it alone snd use my leg normally or do i have to be very creful until such time as union occurs?
Hello welcome to HCM Fibulafracture is of concern if it's involving lower third of fibula. Only point I want to know is which part of fibula was fractured? and whether there was associated fracture of tibia or not? fibula is involved only with 15% weight transfer so you are not experiencing any issues with weight bearing. xray are advised to see union/ nonunion and its causes therefore your xray of involved leg along with ankle and knee is desired before we can discuss treatment protocol as all depends upon type of non union. please follow up with xray so that I can better understand your condition and provide you feasible treatment option. Thanks for visiting HCM WARM REGARDS Dr.Sumit Chawla
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Suggest Treatment For Fibular Nonunion After A Fracture
Hello welcome to HCM Fibula fracture is of concern if it s involving lower third of fibula. Only point I want to know is which part of fibula was fractured? and whether there was associated fracture of tibia or not? fibula is involved only with 15% weight transfer so you are not experiencing any issues with weight bearing. xray are advised to see union/ nonunion and its causes therefore your xray of involved leg along with ankle and knee is desired before we can discuss treatment protocol as all depends upon type of non union. please follow up with xray so that I can better understand your condition and provide you feasible treatment option. Thanks for visiting HCM WARM REGARDS Dr.Sumit Chawla