this post was submitted on 16 Dec 2023
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[–] [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