Types of tibia fracture

The long bone located in the lower leg between the knee and foot is known as the shinbone or tibia. Tibia fractures are usually caused by an injury or repetitive strain on the bone and it’s very common. The severity and type of fracture may vary, depending on the cause of the broken bone. Fractures that occur at the upper part of the tibia are called proximal fractures and fractures that occur below this area known as tibia shaft fractures. Apart from this, the following are the major types of tibia fractures-

  • Spiral fracture- A spiral-shaped fracture occurs when a twisting movement causes a break.
  • Displaced fracture- When a crack in the bone moves part of the bone so that it is no longer aligned, a displaced fracture occurs. Surgery is often needed to correct this type of fracture for realigning the bones back together.
  • Stable fracture- It involves a crack in the bone that leaves most of the bone intact and in its normal position. During the healing process, the broken parts of the tibia line up and maintain their correct position. This is also known as a non-displaced fracture.
  • Stress fracture- Stress fractures commonly known as hairline fractures are overuse injuries. These fractures are small as there are just thin cracks in the bone.
  • Comminuted fracture – When the bone fractures into three or more pieces, this is called a comminuted fracture.

When bones are broken, they can either stay under the skin or break through its surface. When a broken bone breaks through the skin, it is known as open fractures. With closed fractures, the bone does not break the skin, still, there may still be internal tissue damage.

This is the general information about Tibia Fracture. We recommend you to take your doctor’s advice for proper guidance. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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What is Fibula Fractures?

The most common injury to the smaller of the two bones that comprise the lower leg is named Fibula Fractures. This can occur in conjunction with a tibia fracture or even a broken ankle. Many fractures occur because of a strong impact or force on the bone, but fibula stress fractures are common, especially among athletes.

What is the Fibula?

Among the femur, humerus, and tibia, the fibula is one of four long bones in the body. It is a connected bone between knee and ankle which is the smaller of the two-leg bones. Also, it is sometimes referred to as the calf bone. It is vulnerable to breaks because of its size and sits slightly behind and to the outside of the tibia.

 

What does the Fibula do?

Mainly, the fibula is the attachment for many muscles in the lower leg and it supports the larger tibia. Thus stress fractures are common in the fibula as the inherent forces placed on the bone by the muscles. However, it only has to support between 14 and 17 percent of the body’s weight, while the tibia supports much more.

A fibula fracture is commonly associated with a rolled ankle but can also be due to an awkward landing while dancing, or a direct blow to the outer lower leg or ankle. It is common in sports, especially those that involve running, jumping, or quick changes of direction such as cricket, football, kabaddi, etc.

This is the basic information about Fibula Fracture. We recommend you to visit a doctor after facing such issues. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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