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Tibia and fibula fractures can occur in both high-energy and low-energy mechanisms and are among the most common long-bone fractures. Due to the subcutaneous nature of the medial tibia, this bone is often associated with open fractures. Compartment syndrome is also a concern in patients with tibia and fibula factures. Treatment can range from casting, to intramedullary nailing, to plating, to external fixation depending on the location and type of fracture.
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Pidgeon, T.S. (2018). Lower Extremity Tibia and Fibula Shaft Fractures. In: Eltorai, A., Eberson, C., Daniels, A. (eds) Essential Orthopedic Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78387-1_69
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