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The long, straight section of your calfbone (fibula) was broken and required surgery.

There are 2 bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the fibula. The tibia is on the inside of the leg. The fibula is on the outside of the leg. Both bones in the lower leg have an upper, middle and lower section. The tibia and fibula both have a long, straight section in the middle.

You had an operation to bring the broken parts of your fibula back together and put them into their normal position. Your calfbone (fibula) was stabilized using a special fixation system and other special devices.

To stabilize bones or parts of bones, various aids can be used. They can be made of metal or plastic, for example. The special fixation system involved inserting metal pins or screws through the skin from outside and into the bones concerned. These were then joined to one another outside the body using a holding system.