Tibia/Fibula Fracture “Fun Facts”

– Only the tibia bears weight, so isolated fibula fractures allow for ambulation.

– Most fractures to the lower leg are open.

– Tibia fractures are the most common long bone fractures (40%)

– Can cause compartment syndrome (pressure build-up inside a space in the body, can require surgery)

– Can be low-engery (falls/athletics) or high energy (motor vehicle accidents/gun shots

(http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/826304-overview)

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