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[–] [email protected] 63 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’m not a doctor but I believe that piece of bone is fairly important

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The fibula isn't a weight bearing bone. The part near the ankle is important, as it's part of the joint, but the middle doesn't do much. It's frequently used for bony reconstruction, like for head and neck cancer surgeries.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

I've just straight up cut one out because it got in the way of our bypass (I think fem to peroneal)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Bet you couldn't run without it

[–] Imgonnatrythis 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nerp. People that aren't doctors also sometimes believe drinking bleach cures covid. Please check with an expert before deciding which bones are and are not fairly important.

[–] otp 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not sure what a nerp is, but they're not advocating for anyone to remove any bones. It's not a big deal.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Instructions unclear, just finished removing part of my fibula to reduce my weight so I can get mad ups