The tibia makes up one of two bones n the lower leg, being the longer bone it’s most vulnerable fracture, in fact, it’s the most fractured long bone in the body. Common causes of tibial fracture are contact sports injuries, car accident injuries, work related injuries, falls. Symptoms include but not limited to inability to work, leg instability, pain and swelling. Tibial fractures are divided into 5 catagories, transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, and open fractures. Treatment can range from casting/bracing to surgeries like intramedullary nailing, screws/plates.
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