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Uncommon
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Direct
blow to the lateral side of leg- abduction injuries.
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This is very uncommon because the shaft of fibula is protected by peroneal muscles
(longus,
brevis,
tertius).
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It is commoner to have
tibia and fibula
fractures together than fibula alone.
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Road traffic accident
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History:
Direct or indirect violence
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Inspection:
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Examination:
Compressing fibula against the
tibia leads to pain being referred to site of
fracture.
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X-ray
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Reduce.
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Immobilize
in plaster cast for 4 weeks.
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No
weight bearing until 10 weeks
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