Posterior fibular dysfunction may present as pain in the lateralkneewith weightbearing or knee flexion, paresthesias of the lateral distal leg, or pain radiating along the lateral aspect of the distal leg. The symptoms may or may not radiate into the foot and smalltoe. Sensory changes can be...
The patient will often complain of continued pain, swelling, loss or lack of motion, and difficulty regaining function after previous surgery or injury. • Exam may reveal an abnormal gait pattern, tenderness about the fracture site and ankle, and deficits in ankle motion. • Obtaining weight...
Understanding the anatomy of the fibula is crucial for determining the appropriate segment for a patient's reconstruction. The length of the vascular pedicle can extend up to 15 cm when harvesting the distal fibula, whereas it may be shorter when using more proximal bone. Furthermore, perforating...
is a non-weight bearing bone in terms of the shaft. Located posterolaterally to the tibia, it is much smaller and thinner. At its most proximal part, it is at the knee just posterior to the proximal tibia, running distally on the lateral side of the leg where it becomes the lateral...
Fibula stress fractures may becasted or splinted. Crutches are often used to reduce pain with walking for 1 to 2 weeks until you are able to bear full weight on your leg. Activities are generally resumed as pain decreases, under the specific guidance of your doctor. ...
The pain began initially during his first 9-mile run and progressed steadily to occur when walking less than a fourth of a mile. The pain was described as aching and stabbing with occasional burning. After initial radiographs were normal, magnetic resonance imaging with fat suppression showed an...
This downward movement, when weight-bearing forces are greatest, was thought to dissipate compression forces by converting them to tension in the stretched ligaments and interosseous membrane. In athletes with damaged ankles the surgical removal of a fixed tibiofibular syndesmosis reduced pain, which...