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 ...

The Yankees have placed right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the IL due to a left fibular head stress fracture. The fibular head is where the upper end of your fibula meets the tibia and moves ...

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 ...

The lower leg is a major anatomical part of the skeletal system. Together with the upper leg, it forms the lower extremity. It lies between the knee and the ankle, while the upper leg lies between the ...