Fibula break help/advice?

[mko123]

hello
I broke  my fibula a little above the ankle and about 1/8th of the bone is still resting on the rest of the bone. The other portion of the bone hanging off creates a small bump i can feel above my ankle which im told over time will get smaller. I also fractured the bone a few inches above the break at the ankle. the orthopedist put it in a cast without the  surgery required for setting (probably due to me not having insurance)and i rested it for about 5 months. The last x ray i got showed the break at the ankle  growing back towards the bone with some scar tissue as well. The doctor said it "should be fine as long as the scar tissue is stable" I dont really know what that means it doesn't sound too  good :(. I practice martial arts daily  with 60-100 percent weight on either leg for extended periods of time. I'm taking it light on the leg but find that i still feel soreness at the ankle break.

Soo I'm wondering is it actually alright to have a crooked not so aligned fibula bone?I'm worried about things like stress fractures.

I've applied for medicaid and am wondering if it would be wise to get a second opinon? Is there a time limit on getting surgery to align a bone better? Does ayone know if medicaid would cover such a  sugery? thanks so much anyone who can help!

[cmiguel]

Hello  its a good idea put a photo of your ankle to see if is necesary a refracture or osteotomy.  

[Cindy789]

Since Medicaid is partially funded by federal monies and partly by state monies, the rules vary from state to state.  A Medicaid eligibility counselor in your state can probably answer your question re: reimbursement for a second opinion.  Many hospitals have nursing hotlines that you can call for basic medical advice and you can actually speak to an RN. Try your local hospitals and ask for the social workers' offices - they are usually really good sources of information on hospital services and may be able to answer your Medicaid question as well.

Good luck!