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External fixation of the fibula involves aligning
and relocating a fractured fibula. An external frame or rod is attached to the
bone with pins inserted both below and above the fracture.
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Conditions Treated with External Fixation of the Fibula:
External fixation of the fibula is used in cases of a broken fibula.
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A non-surgical alternative to external fixation of the
fibula is casting. Open reduction and internal fixation for the fibula is a
surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with External Fixation of the Fibula:
External fixation of the fibula is performed with a general anesthetic, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from External Fixation of the Fibula:
Possible risks following external fixation of the fibula include infection, bleeding, poor healing and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience weakness, malunion and nonunion at the fracture site.
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