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  • How Do Tibial Fractures Happen?
  • Complications of Tibial Fractures
  • Diagnosing Tibial Fractures

Tibial Fractures: What You Need to Know

Tibial Fractures: What You Need to Know

The Big Picture

Tibial fractures are common injuries that can happen to anyone, from athletes to the elderly. Understanding these fractures can help in recognizing symptoms and seeking timely treatment.
Contents
  • How Do Tibial Fractures Happen?
  • Complications of Tibial Fractures
  • Diagnosing Tibial Fractures

How Do Tibial Fractures Happen?

Tibial fractures occur due to both high and low energy trauma. High energy incidents like car accidents or skiing can cause complex fractures, while low energy activities like running or sports can lead to simpler fractures. These fractures are prevalent in both adults and children, each with unique causes and complications.

Complications of Tibial Fractures

Tibial fractures can lead to several complications, such as acute compartment syndrome, infection, and long-term pain. Open fractures are particularly risky, with higher chances of infection and chronic issues. Even sports-related fractures, although less severe, can sometimes lead to significant problems.
Tibial fractures are breaks in the tibia bone, often caused by high-energy trauma such as car accidents or low-energy activities like sports. They can lead to complications like acute compartment syndrome and infections.

Diagnosing Tibial Fractures

Doctors typically use X-rays to diagnose tibial fractures, providing images of the bone structure. In complex cases, CT scans or MRI may be needed for a detailed view. Ultrasound is emerging as a tool in some settings, although it's not yet widely used for adult fractures.

FAQs

What causes tibial fractures?

They result from both high energy impacts like crashes and low energy activities like sports.

Are tibial fractures serious?

Yes, they can lead to complications like infection or chronic pain.

How are tibial fractures diagnosed?

X-rays are commonly used, and sometimes CT or MRI for complex cases.

Wrapping Up

Understanding tibial fractures and their complications is crucial for effective treatment and recovery.
Talk to Doctronic to learn more about tibial fractures and how to manage them effectively.
Additional References
  1. Albuquerque RP, Hara R, Prado J, et al. Epidemiological study on tibial plateau fractures at a level I trauma center. Acta Ortop Bras 2013; 21:109.
  2. Kohlprath R, Assal M, Uçkay I, et al. [Open fractures of the tibia in the adult: surgical treatment and complications]. Rev Med Suisse 2011; 7:2482, 2484.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.