What are Weber fractures?
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What are Weber fractures?
A Weber A is a simple fracture to the bottom part of the fibula (bone on the outer part of your leg). Fortunately, your fracture is minor and does not require an operation or plaster cast to treat it successfully. You will be given a special ankle support, which can be worn over your socks.
What causes a Weber a fracture?
Ankle injuries and fractures can occur from slipping, falling, tripping, over extension, stress, and repetitive use. A Weber fracture occurs at the bottom of the fibula which is the bone on the outside of your shin. The bone is over known as the lateral malleolus of the ankle.
Is a Weber C fracture serious?
Weber C peroneal malleolar fracture is often associated with syndesmosis injuries and misdiagnose or malreduction may lead to catastrophic outcomes, specially on professional soccer players.
Where is a Weber C fracture?
Weber C: This fracture is above the ankle joint and there may be an additional fracture on the inside of your ankle. This fracture is not stable and will need surgery. Your emergency department (ED) doctor will inform you of which fracture (Weber classification) appears present in your ankle.
Does Weber a need surgery?
At present, Weber A fractures are thought to be best managed by conservative techniques, whilst Weber C is most often treated surgically [6].
Do Weber B fractures need surgery?
You have sustained a fracture to your fibula (outside ankle bone). If the Orthopaedic Consultant considers this unstable, an operation with plate and screws may be required.
How long does a Weber C fracture take to heal?
This is classified as a potentially stable Weber C type fracture. Healing: This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to heal. Pain and Swelling: The swelling is often worse at the end of the day and elevating it will help. Pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3-6 months.
Can you walk on a Weber a fracture?
You may walk on the foot as comfort allows. You will find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages. If after six weeks you are: still experiencing significant pain and swelling or.
How long does it take for a Weber fracture to heal?
You have sustained a fracture to your fibula (outside ankle bone) this is classified as a stable “Weber A” type fracture. This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to unite (heal) although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3 – 6 months.
Can you walk on a Weber C fracture?
You may walk on the foot as comfort allows. You will find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages. Follow up: There is a small chance that this type of fracture may displace (move).
Can you walk on a Weber B fracture?
How long does it take a Weber a fracture to heal?
Can you walk on Weber a fracture?
Does Weber B need surgery?
You have sustained a fracture to your fibula (outside ankle bone). If the Orthopaedic Consultant considers this unstable, an operation with plate and screws may be required. Sometimes a Plaster is used. If your injury is classified as a stable Weber B type fracture, you will be treated in a boot.
How long after a Weber B fracture does it take to walk normally?
You have sustained a fracture to your fibula (outside ankle bone). It is also called a Weber B fracture. This normally takes six weeks to heal but you may still have pain and swelling for up to six months after your injury.
How Long Does Weber B fracture take to heal?
If your injury is classified as a stable Weber B type fracture, you will be treated in a boot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. This normally takes approximately 6 weeks to unite (heal) although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3 to 6 months.
How long does a Weber B fracture take to heal?
Can I walk on a Weber a fracture?
You may walk on the foot as comfort allows although you will find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages. The swelling is often worse at the end of the day and elevating it will help. The boot you have been given is for your comfort and to help protect the your injury.
