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[–] NegativeLookBehind@kbin.social 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I’m not a doctor but I believe that piece of bone is fairly important

[–] ArmyTiger@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

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.