Diagnosis and Treatment of Tibia Bone Fracture

 

The tibia is the long bone set within the lower leg between the knee and foot. leg bone fractures are common and frequently caused by injury or repetitive strain on the bone.

Symptoms of tibia fracture

Symptoms of a broken tibia could include:

  • A localized pain in one space of the tibia or many areas if there are multiple fractures

  • Lower leg swelling

  • Problem or inability to square, walk or bear the weight

  • Leg deformity or uneven leg length

  • Bruising or discoloration around the shinbone

  • Sensation changes within the foot

  • Bone projecting through the skin

  • A tent-like appearance wherever the skin is being pushed up by the bone

Diagnosis of tibia fracture

To diagnose a broken shinbone, a doctor can check a few person's medical records and the way the injury happened. They're going to do examinations and order diagnostic tests to assess the extent of the injury and whether or not the bone is broken. This can be necessary for determining the most effective course of treatment. 

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