Tibial shaft fracture

Tibial Shaft Fracture

Signs/Symptoms

• Localized pain/swelling
• Inability to bear weight

Conservative versus operative management

• ≥10 degrees of rotation in any plane
• Angulation ≥10 degrees
• ≥5 mm of displacement

Initial Management

• RICE
• Long leg posterior splint
• NWB

See Also

Tibia Fx (Peds)

Source

UpToDate