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my doctor said the fibula bone near my ankle is broken and recommended surgery but I'm unsure if it's really needed can it heal on its own without surgery or is surgery the only option

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

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A fractured fibula near the ankle can sometimes heal without surgery, but it depends on the type and severity of the fracture. Surgery might be necessary for displaced or unstable fractures, or if other parts of the leg are also injured.

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