Avulsion fractures (occur when the ligament or tendon pulls a part of the bone it's attached to) Fibular head fractures (occur at the knee portion of fibula bone) Fibular shaft fractures (occur in ...

What Is an Avulsion Fracture? An avulsion fracture happens when a ligament or tendon pulls away a small piece of a bone. This usually results from an accident or traumatic injury. Avulsion ...

The fibula only carries 17 percent of the body’s weight. A fibula fracture happens when more pressure is put on the bone than it can handle. Seek emergency medical attention if you think you ...

A good example of this is the avulsion fracture of the lateral ankle or the distal fibula. The fibula is a small bone that runs down the side of the leg. When an ankle rolls violently inward ...

Common peroneal nerve damage compromises dorsiflexion (pointing of the toes toward the head), among other actions. A complete fibular fracture may also require surgical intervention—such as an ...

Low-risk injuries in the lower extremities among children include lateral ankle sprains and isolated nondisplaced distal fibular Salter–Harris I, II or avulsion ...

The fibula, or calf bone, is a small bone located on the outside of the leg. A fibula fracture describes a break in this bone. Treatment can vary, but often involves aligning the bones and a cast.