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Suggest Treatment For Painful Fibula Fracture
20 year old female 800m runner. Running in top level NCAA events. During the season I had pain in the fibula just above the lateral malleolus for approx. 6-7 weeks. I had an X-ray and the Dr. was confident that is was a stress fracture but wanted to get MRI to confirm. After looking at the MRI, he said it was not a stress fracture and it was just scar tissue. When I asked questions, he was dismissive and not entirely helpful. So I am just looking for some clarification. If there was no stress fracture or any other damage to the bone how would the scar tissue get there in the first place? Thank you very much for your time.
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Scar tissue usually forms in soft tissues if sufficient immobilization is not done, usuallu ligaments and muscle/fascia once sprained and if adequate rest not given to part with continued movement , the healing occurs with more scar formation, which is inelastic tissue and is unable to take a normal ligaments tensile role, hence pain may linger. It is said that ultrasonic vibrations for few days may help reduce scar tissue, but for this you consult an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist-probably physical therapy alone shall help you
thanks
Scar tissue usually forms in soft tissues if sufficient immobilization is not done, usuallu ligaments and muscle/fascia once sprained and if adequate rest not given to part with continued movement , the healing occurs with more scar formation, which is inelastic tissue and is unable to take a normal ligaments tensile role, hence pain may linger. It is said that ultrasonic vibrations for few days may help reduce scar tissue, but for this you consult an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist-probably physical therapy alone shall help you
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