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Tibia Fractures

What is it?

  • A fracture of the tibia alone

Aetiology

  • Twisting injury - producing a spiral type fracture pattern in children
  • Direct blow.

Figure 1 - Spiral fracture of the distal tibia

Epidemiology

  • Occur in both children and adults.

Clinical Features / Examination



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