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2 comments on this topic

1. mstess says:
   
   24. March - 2:38 am

   Usually the Dr’s do leave the fibula alone. It is not the main weight bearing bone. The fib only supports about 10% of your weight, and the tibia supports the other 90%.

   Unless the fib is badly displaced, the Dr will leave it to heal on it’s own.

   Can’t help you with the pain part, however if you checkout this website, they should be able to answer all your questions. It’s for people with broken legs, and since tib/fib fractures are the most common, there will be alot of people you can ask.

   http://mybrokenleg.com/

   Edit. Maybe RSD?
   http://www.neurologychannel.com/rsd/index.shtml

1. lisa b says:
   
   24. March - 2:38 am

   I suggest you get an Xray of the area to make sure the bone healed properly.

1. rosieC says:
   
   24. March - 2:38 am

   Maybe after your MVA( motor vehicle accident; there was a compound fx of the tibia and not your fibula. Otherwise, the surgeon would have to insert those rods/splint, ( to stabilize the fx) and cast your leg.

   A compound fracture needs to be addressed immediately to allow proper healing; avoid infection and misalignment.. It can also avoid the excruciating pain that you’re experiencing now.

   Your leg contains 4 bones (the femur, the patella, the tibia, and the fibula) and bends at the hip, the knee, and the ankle. After an accident, these bones may break (fracture) into 2 or more pieces.

   If a broken bone has been exposed to the outside, either by a cut over the fracture or by bone sticking out through the skin, it is called an open fracture. This used to be referred to as a compound fracture

   Because you have had a surgery, or had a splint or cast placed already, you should return to the hospital. AS youare not able to walk without a great amt of pain.

   .Other instances to go back to the hospital- It hurts when you push on the bony parts of the leg.

   Some parts of the leg may be broken and still seem like a bad strain. This can often be the case of injuries around the ankle, or sometimes with the fibula, the little bone next to the shinbone.

   Loss of muscle strength or numbness in the leg or foot. A certain amount of strength loss is common because of the pain of the fracture, but if there is a rapid development of numbness or worsening of strength, or a significant increase in pain unrelieved by your pain medication, these may be signs of a "compartment syndrome." Compartment syndrome occurs when swelling gets so severe within the leg that it cuts off blood flow to the leg. This can cause damage to muscles and nerves of the leg.

   Redness, fever, increased swelling or pain, or drainage of pus from a surgical incision are all signs of possible wound infection

   You might need subsequent x-rays plus a visit to another orthopedic surgeon for a second opinion.