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What Is The Treatment Recommended For Fractured Fibula?

I have a fractured fibula right leg. 2 wks ago. My calf and toes are having cramps at night. Is there anything I can do for them? Feels like fibula has pressure on it to. My leg is ionwrapped with ace bandage and I wear a leg brace from grion to ankle. How long does it 'Akert to heal?
Sat, 3 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
hi,
as u said u have fractured your fibula and you are using a brace since two weeks, your fracture will take another two weeks to heal.
continue with your brace for another two weeks.
for pain relief you can take anti inflammatory medicine like diclofenac sodium on SOS basis.
regards
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What Is The Treatment Recommended For Fractured Fibula?

hi, as u said u have fractured your fibula and you are using a brace since two weeks, your fracture will take another two weeks to heal. continue with your brace for another two weeks. for pain relief you can take anti inflammatory medicine like diclofenac sodium on SOS basis. regards