Peroneal Branch

The fibular branch is one of the bones of the human leg. It is part of the lower limb and plays an important role in maintaining balance when walking and running. The peroneal branch is an important element in human anatomy, its structure, functions and location are of significant importance to doctors and surgeons.

Anatomical significance of the fibular branch The fibula bone - it helps us stay on our feet without falling every time we stumble. “Peroneal” means small, i.e. The bone itself is small, and also thin and long. Therefore, doctors also call this element “shoe bone”. The peroneal nerve is separated from the peroneal muscle, one of the branches of which is the tibial nerve. These two muscles fuse with the peroneal nerve and run along the femur all the way to the shin. Thanks to this design, the necessary tension in the muscles around the lower leg is created, which prevents their weakening and maintains the immobility of the entire limb. In fact, the fibular branch is necessary for the correct distribution of load in the ankle joint, because the main part of the torso rests on the fibular branch, while the tibia is in contact with the ground. If it were not for this small branch, we would hardly stand on the surface of the earth. And therefore it is very important to correctly distribute the load, because traumatic cases can have the most disastrous consequences.

Clinical medical significance of the peroneal branch Conservative treatment or surgery - what methods can be used to return the operated element to its place and restore its functionality. A peroneal injury is never hopeless in terms of rehabilitation; the success of treatment depends on the following factors: how extensive the injury is, how quickly it occurred, what caused it, and how correctly the accompanying injuries are treated. In any case, the doctor, immediately after receiving first aid data, prescribes treatment consisting of a combination of three components: antibacterial therapy; muscle recovery; fixation and support. But the most important thing during treatment is rehabilitation, because... returning the operated element to the correct position is not an easy task. Initially, all limbs are bent and fixed at the knee and hip joints to limit blood loss and avoid bleeding. All movement of the ankle is limited, and the tissue underneath is covered with bags in case of sepsis. For effective treatment, complete rest is used for 3-4 weeks: fixing the leg with an elastic bandage or orthosis during the day, immobilizing the ankle at night. But individual intolerance must be taken into account, so the rest time can be increased according to the doctor’s indications. In the first days, the temperature of the antibacterial treatment solution should be about 4°C. In the second week, the solution is heated to 20°C so that recovery begins, but does not turn into bacterial edema with the risk of infection of the blood vessels. It is only in the fourth week that the solution begins to heat up to a temperature of 40°C, providing both stimulation of the healing rate and recovery from infections. And in the fifth week, the patient can be discharged home, stronger and capable of independent movement. To