As much of the fibula can be removed without it impacting an individual's ability to walk, the fibula is utilised as a source of bone material in fibular free flap surgeries.

May 23, 2022 · If you ever break your fibula — a fibular fracture — your provider might use some of these terms to describe where your bone was damaged. How big is the fibula?

Nov 13, 2025 · The fibula is connected to the tibia through a web of connective tissue that runs nearly the entire length of the fibular shaft. The proximal tibiofibular joint is held in place with several …

Dec 29, 2025 · The fibular shaft has three surfaces – anterior, lateral and posterior. The leg is split into three compartments, and each surface faces its respective compartment e.g anterior surface faces …

At the lower end of the tibia there is a medial extension (the medial malleolus), which forms part of the ankle joint and articulates with the talus (anklebone) below; there is also a fibular notch, which meets …

Jun 3, 2025 · What Causes a Fibula Fracture? Fibular breaks usually happen because of a twist or blow to your lower leg. The twisting motion can rotate your fibula if your foot is planted on the ground.

Aug 10, 2023 · What important structures pass around the neck of the fibula? Importantly, the common fibular nerve (also called the common peroneal nerve) travels posterolaterally to the fibular neck. …

Distal: The lateral malleolus articulates with the fibular notch of the tibia to form the distal tibiofibular joint and the talus to form the superior part of the ankle joint

May 23, 2023 · The fibular shaft lies distal to the neck and has three surfaces, lateral, medial, and posterior. The shape of the fibular shaft is determined by the muscle attachments.

Jun 23, 2025 · The fibular head is the enlarged, uppermost part of the bone, located near the back of the knee. This head features a facet that articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia, forming the …