Sprained ankles and broken ankles can both cause considerable pain and affect walking, but they are different injuries. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments—tough cords that support the ...
Q: I was diagnosed with a fracture of the tip of the distal fibula with no displacement on Oct. 17, 2005. The original pain and swelling had decreased within a month but further X-rays in January and ...
Seek medical help immediately if you suspect a broken leg. Treatment might involve a splint, cast, or surgery, depending on ...
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell underwent successful surgery Monday morning on a fractured left fibula sustained Sunday in the Texans’ win over the Broncos, a person with knowledge of the situation ...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paragon 28, Inc. (NYSE: FNA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Phantom® Fibula Nail System, designed to give surgeons a less invasive option to treat the ...
Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl center Alex Mack, one of the NFL's top free-agent acquisitions this past season, will play Super Bowl LI with a fracture in his left fibula that he suffered in the NFC ...
Lindsey Vonn has battled through major injuries throughout her skiing career. Here's a list of her most significant injuries over the years.