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Fractured fibula

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anne28697
anne28697

hi I fell awkwardly about 3 months ago. I attended AE as I suspected I had fractured my lower leg, despite no offer of a x ray the doctor reassured me that I had only suffered a muscular injury. Two months later I continued to limp and was in pain I paid for a private x ray and indeed I had sustained a mid shift fibula fracture which had not healed. I was seen at fracture clinic and advised to continue as normal and would be monitored. Three months since fall I have deep bone pain and am so despondent I will never return to running or gym classes. Has anyone similar experience of undiagnosed fibula fracture?? Also have you recovered and are pain free now. thank you

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  • chloe86274
    chloe86274 anne28697

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    hi anne, i've just discovered this thread. is everything ok with you? i had a similar experience myself- i injured my ankle running about 2 months ago. the GP didnt think it was serious, but the pain didnt improve and over the next few weeks i saw 2 more physios, and had an xray which didnt reveal anything. i was limping around on an ankle which seemed to be getting worse for 7weeks, before i finally paid for a private MRI which revealed a tibial stress fracture. im in a walking boot now. did your ankle heal by itself in the end?

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