The X-ray shows a fibular fracture. Your fibula is parallel to your tibia, the other lower leg bone. (Photo credit: Dreamstime) Your fibula starts just under your knee and runs down to your ankle.

Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson is recovering after successful surgery to repair his fractured tibia and fibula. The team reported that the procedure took place Sunday night. FBI Director Kash ...

A fracture on the outside of the ankle, the lowest part of the fibula, is the most common site of such an injury. The bumpy knob that is broken in such cases is called the lateral malleolus.

A 42-year-old woman was involved in a motorcycle crash and sustained a type II open, right distal-third tibia and fibula fractures (Figure 1).The patient was appropriately resuscitated, given IV ...

The fibula helps stabilize and support your leg, body, ankle, and leg muscles. It runs parallel to the tibia, a larger bone that also forms the shin, and attaches the ankle and knee joint. The ...

A Maisonneuve fracture refers to a break or fracture in the fibula close to the knee, with a co-occurring sprain in the ankle. Read about treatment and more.