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A fibula fracture refers to a break in the fibula bone. A forceful impact, such as landing after a high jump or any impact to the outer part of the leg, can cause a fracture. Even spraining or rolling an ankle puts stress on the fibula bone, which can lead to a fracture. Types of Fibula Fracture Fractures in Fibula can happen at any point on the bone and can differ in type and severity. Types of fibula fracture include: Lateral malleolus fractures occur when the fibula is fractured at the ankle Fibular head fractures occur at the upper end of the fibula at the knee Avulsion fractures happen when a small chunk of bone that is attached to a ligament or tendon is pulled away from the main part of the bone Stress fractures describe a condition where the fibula is injured as the result of repetitive stress, such as hiking or running Fibular shaft fractures occur in the mid-portion of the fibula after an injury such as a direct blow to the area Fibular shaft fractures occu...

Treatment of injuries caused by an impact through surgical intervention is known as Trauma Surgery.  A most common example is the treatment of a patient, who has sustained injuries in a car or vehicle accident and is brought to the Emergency ward, where a trauma surgeon is requisitioned for his treatment.  Trauma surgeons use  Orthopedic implants  like bone plates, bone screws etc. for treating bone damage/ fractures through surgical intervention. Explanation of Trauma Trauma is the injury suffered when an individual experience a blunt force. Depending upon graveness of injury, it is also referred to as a “major trauma”. Trauma patients may be the victims of stabbings, accidental falls, car crashes, gunshot wounds, Natural calamity etc. Trauma can also be caused by crush type injuries in case of falls, and pedestrians being struck by a car. Internal injuries can affect bones, the brain, internal organs, and the other soft tissues of the body. No...