Hey Doc,
Just a question about my fibula. Its been just over 3 weeks since I broke my fibula. There are 6 metal screws and a plate in my ankle and I know atleast one screw has to be removed. In the x-rays it looked to be about 3-4 inches long and connecting the fibula to the tibia (if that sounds right?) On the 28th I had a new fiberglass cast put on, but never really got to talk to a doctor much about it. According to the girl that put my cast on, I would be able to walk and put weight on my foot. She also gave me a velcro shoe/sandal to put on over it. I never put any weight on it yet, as I just dont feel comfortable doing that yet. I was also speaking with my uncle over the phone who is an Orthopedic surgeon and he said definitley don't put any weight on it. I am confused <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> He said there might be a risk that I may roll my ankle to either side and that could result in me shifting or shearing a screw out of place. I'm just looking for another opinion here. Thanks in advance.
Just a question about my fibula. Its been just over 3 weeks since I broke my fibula. There are 6 metal screws and a plate in my ankle and I know atleast one screw has to be removed. In the x-rays it looked to be about 3-4 inches long and connecting the fibula to the tibia (if that sounds right?) On the 28th I had a new fiberglass cast put on, but never really got to talk to a doctor much about it. According to the girl that put my cast on, I would be able to walk and put weight on my foot. She also gave me a velcro shoe/sandal to put on over it. I never put any weight on it yet, as I just dont feel comfortable doing that yet. I was also speaking with my uncle over the phone who is an Orthopedic surgeon and he said definitley don't put any weight on it. I am confused <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> He said there might be a risk that I may roll my ankle to either side and that could result in me shifting or shearing a screw out of place. I'm just looking for another opinion here. Thanks in advance.