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Fibula head fracture

2026-03-29 16:09:42
I have a fibula head fracture in Right Knee. The doctor advised not to do plaster and advised to use hinged braces. Would it heal without plaster?
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Yes ,Do not worry about that.
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Keep the limb in elevation if there is any swelling

Answered2026-04-03 03:13:22

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Cast not needed Hinged brace will be fine

Answered2026-04-01 17:16:55

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Yes..Most likely it would heal

Answered2026-03-30 16:56:57

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Yes

Answered2026-03-30 07:42:37

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