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fibula

[fib-yuh-luh] / ˈfɪb yə lə /




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He had surgery on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture, sustained following a challenge by Micky van de Ven as he scored against Spurs in a 2-1 win on 20 December.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Liverpool said the 26-year-old "successfully underwent surgery" on an "ankle injury that included a fibula fracture".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Toulouse back Capuozzo makes his return from a broken fibula sustained in June.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Unfortunately, Vigueras suffered a broken fibula this past weekend — playing club soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

An infection spiked up and he was rushed to the emergency room downtown where a two-inch section of his tibia and fibula was removed.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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