this post was submitted on 16 Dec 2023
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[–] [email protected] 20 points 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months ago

Bet you couldn't run without it