JACKSON, N.J.-- Eleven-year-old Leila Ricks of New Jersey will never take playing basketball for granted. When she was born, doctors said she was missing a fibula and had a rare condition called ...

People with fibular hemimelia are born with certain leg deformities or abnormalities. If your child has fibula hemimelia, they might have trouble walking or standing and will need medical treatments ...

The fibula is the longest, thinnest calf bone in your lower leg. Of your two lower leg bones, your fibula is closest to the outside of your body. When you break this bone, it's called a fibular ...

Q: I am 7 weeks in to a recovery from a stress fracture of my fibula. My doctor said that after about 8 weeks I should be able to resume running again. What would you recommend in terms of a plan for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Function, psychological adjustment and quality of life after primary amputation or limb reconstruction in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Dynamic valgus of the ankle was corrected with a shortening of the distal tibia but tended to recur within 2 ...

Q: I have been diagnosed with a fibular stress fracture. My doctor said I was allowed to pool run and swim for the initial three weeks, but advised against kicking while swimming to avoid excess ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

Under sedation the fibular head was reduced with an audible snap. The patient was allowed to mobilise with a support bandage which was maintained for six weeks. Sporting activities were restricted for ...