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Posted on Apr 29, 2018, 3:23 am
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Any opinion on my x-rays? This is about 4 days post-OP without any lengthening yet.

Right Leg: https://imgur.com/a/GIcllgS
Left leg: https://imgur.com/a/pRQQxrp

On my right leg, it appears the top and bottom half of the fibula are barely aligned. I have been told this is no cause of concern but would like your guys feedback.

Otherwise, I think the initial breaks are clean.

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Posted on Apr 29, 2018, 7:08 am
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Wow, you went ahead and did it like you said! Looking forward to your diary.

Similar questions come up about the fibula now and again, and for good reason: it's freaky yet not uncommon. Here's a thread that mentioned it, and a reply saying that it's OK because the femur and tibia carry the majority of the weight. A perfectly aligned fibula isn't necessary.

I've seen x-rays similar to yours, and they turned out fine. Luckily you're getting regular x-rays to intercept any problems, as bad cases can lead to some complications.

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Posted on Apr 29, 2018, 9:00 am
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Thanks Android for always being a helpful voice on this forum.

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