edwardandtubs Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I went for an x-ray due to pain in the area of my fibula head. There was a bony prominence, somewhat triangular shaped, which the orthopedist said was caused by repeated inflammation turning to bone. He advised me to stop doing squatting exercises and gave me a muscle relaxant and ibuprofen. Anyone know anything about such bony prominences? What are the long-term implications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptict11 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Sounds as though you received good advise. The only possible long term problem would be an entrapment of the peroneal nerve. (symptoms of which include tingling of the shin and top of the foot) Take the advise given act upon it and do not worry ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 These are commonly refrred to as "bone spurs". See http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bone-spurs/basics/definition/CON-20024478 You can also google "bone spur head of fibula" As other poster said, main problem comes if it compresses the nerve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Thanks, it's good to be well-informed about these things. I think avoiding any more exercise that causes inflammation is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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