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Can a tibia that has been broken in 3 places affect the entire leg?
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∙ 11y ago
Tibia bone has a medial surface, just below the skin. That make it vulnerable for 'open' fracture. Open fracture is get contaminated by microorganisms. As bones have very less blood supply, infection of bones are very difficult to treat. It takes the orthopedicians skill to treat such patient. Through presurgical scrubbing is required to wash away such bacteria. Usually a surgical rod has to be placed to keep the broken pieces into place. It is rare to get the tibia broken in three places.
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, a tibia that has been broken in three places can affect the entire leg. The break can cause swelling, muscle weakness, limited range of motion, and difficulty walking. In severe cases, it may require surgery to restore proper alignment of the bone and to prevent long-term complications. Rehabilitation and physical therapy are usually necessary to regain full function of the leg.
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What is a broken tibia?
its a broken leg. The tibia is one of the two long bones between the knee and ankle.
The tibia and fibula hold the lower leg?
yes the tibia and the fibula hold the lower leg the articulate with the patetta which inturn joins the femus to make the entire lower limb
How do you fix a broken fibula and tibla?
only a few bones are unable to be broken due to their physiology, location or size. both the tibia and fibula can be broken
Is tibia part of axial skeleton?
No, the tibia is part of the appendicular skeleton
What is the ridge on the tibia head called?
The ridge on the tibia head is called the tibial tuberosity. It is a bony prominence on the anterior surface of the tibia where the patellar ligament attaches.
What is a broken tibia?
its a broken leg. The tibia is one of the two long bones between the knee and ankle.
How can you break your tibia bone without knowing?
I have the answer to that question. The only true way to know if your tibia is broken is by a bone scan. I walked around with a broken tibia for a year and a half without knowing. The Doctors could not see it on the x-ray and because i had a partial knee replacement they could not do a bone scan. The broken tibia was not found until they open me up for my total knee replacement. I hope that helped
How long to recover from broken Tibia and fibula broken How long to recover from a broken fibula and tibia?
Six to eight weeks. Expect to limp for a while after that until the muscles build back up. Your doctor should have explained all this to you when you got your cast.
What is the healing process for a broken tibia?
I chipped my tibia and they said the only way to have it grow back properly is surgery. I have had good results with the surgery
Did Jack Youngblood play on a broken leg?
Yes. Apparently he had a hairline fracture in his tibia.
The tibia and fibula hold the lower leg?
yes the tibia and the fibula hold the lower leg the articulate with the patetta which inturn joins the femus to make the entire lower limb
Which is the medial bone of lower extremity?
Tibia is the medial bone of the lower extremity
Broken tibia and fibula and have titanium rod in my tibia i' m 39 and in good healthwhat do think the time frame will be before i can walk on it again?
I had the same thing. Mine was in august 28th of 2008. I was walking by November 1st.
What is the average insurance payout for broken leg and ankle that now has screws and plates in the UK?
fracture of left midshaft of the tibia
What is the weight-bearing bone of the leg?
the Tibia
What is a chip in the tibia?
The tibia is a large shin bone (as oppossed to the fibula which is it's smaller partner) which starts from the knee and ends at the ankle. A chip most likely means that your bone has been damaged and a small particle has broken off.
What is a tibia xray?
The tibia is one of two bones that make up your lower leg (the part of your leg that starts at the knee and ends at the ankle). The other bone is called the Fibula. A tibia xray is a way of looking at the density of those two bones in your lower leg, often with the intention of identifying a fracture, or broken bone.
