How long does it take to fully recover from a broken fibula?
Because of this and unlike other types of injuries and conditions, a broken fibula usually requires six weeks to three months before patients are able to return to their normal routine.
What is the recovery time for a broken tibia and fibula?
Recovery from a tibia-fibula fracture typically takes about three to six months. Your child may be able to heal faster by resting and not putting too much weight on their leg until the bone has healed.
What kind of surgery is needed for a broken leg?
Surgery: When an operation is needed, pins, screws, and metal plates or wires are often used to hold together the broken ends of a bone. Surgery for fractures in the middle part of the thighbone (femur) or the shinbone (tibia), a metal rod sometimes is placed down through the center of the bone.
When is a broken leg called an open fracture?
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.
How much weight can I put on my broken leg?
Now it’s 8 weeks on, I can put all my weight on it, and I weigh 85 kgs, but still have a little swelling in the ankle and get pain in my knee. I am doing physiotherapy and I work out for 1 or 2 hours a day with stretching, to gain all the muscle back to make it stronger.
When to go to the hospital for a broken leg?
If you think you or someone else has a broken leg, go to an emergency department for further evaluation. If the person cannot walk, call 911 for an ambulance. If the affected individual has had a surgery, or had a splint or cast placed on the injury previously, return to the hospital immediately if these problems develop:
When do you need surgery for a broken leg?
You may need surgery if you have a fracture of your lower leg that is open, very displaced, or comminuted. The surgery usually involves metal plates or a rod placed through the bone. Recovery will be very much like recovery from surgery for a fractured femur. If you have a stable fracture, you may not need surgery.
When to call 911 for a broken leg?
Call 911 if you have chest pain or trouble breathing. You may need surgery if you have a fracture of your lower leg that is open, very displaced, or comminuted. The surgery usually involves metal plates or a rod placed through the bone.
What kind of surgery is needed for a broken femur?
Open fracture: Another name for this is compound fracture. A piece of broken bone has pierced the skin, or a cut in the skin goes down to the bone. Immediate surgery is necessary. Surgery is almost always necessary to treat a fractured femur. Usually, a surgeon places a long metal rod into the bone to hold it in place.
How often should a broken leg be x-rayed?
Your doctor will take X-rays every few weeks to see how your fracture is healing. While wearing your cast, you may start special exercises to get your ankle, knee and hip moving. These are called range-of-motion exercises.