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Add to that the fact that the fibula does bear on average 18% of the vertical ground reactive force (Weight bearing load) transmitted through the leg. The statement that the fibula is insignificant and one could live just the same without it is incorrect. In fact, it only takes 1 mm of lateral shift of the talus in the ankle mortise to reduce articular surface contact between the talar dome and tibial plafond by 42%, leading to rapid degenerative joint disease of the ankle. Other biomechanical properties and functions regarding the fibula exist but I'll stop here.
To the OP, glad the trip went well. These days we can rely on a significant advancement in bone plate design known as locking plates, that render a variety of bone fixation constructs (that previously were incapable of safely bearing weight with then-current fixation technology and concepts) to accept early weight bearing and force loading. Assuming of course proper surgical technique and selection.
To the OP, glad the trip went well. These days we can rely on a significant advancement in bone plate design known as locking plates, that render a variety of bone fixation constructs (that previously were incapable of safely bearing weight with then-current fixation technology and concepts) to accept early weight bearing and force loading. Assuming of course proper surgical technique and selection.
