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Fibula head fracture
I have a fibula head fracture in Right Knee. The doctor advised not to do plaster and advised to use hinged braces. Would it heal without plaster?
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Keep the limb in elevation if there is any swelling
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Cast not needed
Hinged brace will be fine
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Yes..Most likely it would heal
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