Shinbone Fracture(Broken Shin; Lower Leg Break; Tibia Fracture)
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionA shinbone fracture is a break in the tibia. The tibia is the bone on the inside of the lower leg.
CausesIt may be caused by trauma from:
Risk FactorsThings that may raise your risk are:
SymptomsShinbone fracture may cause:
DiagnosisYou will be asked about your symptoms and health history. You will also be asked how the injury happened. A physical exam will be done. It will focus on the leg. Images of your leg will be taken. This can be done with: TreatmentIt may take 4 to 6 months to heal. The goals of treatment are to ease pain and swelling. This may include:
Children's bones have growth plates that let bones grow and harden with age. A child with a fracture may need to be checked over time to make sure the bone heals the right way and keeps growing. Putting Bones Back in PlaceSome fractures cause pieces of bone to come apart. These pieces will need to be put back into place. This may be done:
PreventionMost fractures are due to accidents. Keeping bones and muscles strong may help. This may be done through diet and exercise. RESOURCES:American Physical Therapy Association http://www.orthopt.org Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://www.orthoinfo.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Orthopaedic Association http://www.coa-aco.org Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation http://www.canorth.org References:Fractures of the proximal tibia (shinbone). Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated May 2019. Accessed December 9, 2019. Pallin D. Knee and Lower Leg. In: Marx, Hockberger, et al, eds. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 8th ed. Mosby; 2013. Preventing falls and related fractures. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases website. Available at:
https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/osteoporosis/fracture/preventing-falls-and-related-fractures.
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