broken fibula

[notsobrightday]

I have been treated for gout 2 weeks by primary care doc, even though tests were negative.Today I went to podiatrist and found out source of pain is due to fibula fracture.He says that he sees several cyst like calcifications  in the surrounding soft tissue near the brake. He wants to perform a biopsy in the morning. Is this normal to have these as part of the healing process or is he being a little alarmist?  

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Generally bone cysts are blood filled spaces separated by fibrous septa, especially after trauma. Other possibility is aneurismal bone cysts. Generally a CT scan is diagnostic. However, take a second opinion. Take care!

[LivingInHope]

First, I recommend switching primary care physicians, as one who treats you for something you test negative for does not sound like a competent doctor.  

Next, I'm surprised a foot doctor wants to biopsy for a fibula fracture, which is located above the foot.  Does he specialize in ankles as well, if that's what part of the fibula he found the the break in?  What diagnostic tests did he order that he is able to charactarize as cyst-like calcifications?  Did he explain why he felt biopsy was warranted?  If you are not comfortable with this surgery, I recommend you cancel until you can get a second opinion from perhaps an orthopedic surgeon.