Fracture of the tibia

According to medical statistics, fracture of the tibia is the most common leg injury. Moreover, with the same frequency, small and large tibia fractures, and often also the tibia, are broken. both bones at the same time. The cause of this injury is the impact of force as a result of a stroke (for example, during an accident) or a fall.

Symptoms of fracture of the tibia

The victim with this trauma leg has a number of symptomatic signs:

• strong pain;
• impossibility to rely on a damaged limb;
• hematoma and soft tissue edema;
• displacement of bones;
• deformity of the lower leg;
• visible shortening of the length of the foot even with the naked eye;
• the limb can be turned out.

Type of shin injury

Trauma of the small and large tibia occurs:

1. Straight (bumper). In the case of a trauma of this kind, the fragments are of a simple form, and the fusion of the bone is faster.
2. Indirect. With this fracture, the bone is split in a spiral, grabbing large sections of the foot, and fusing together more slowly.

In fractures of the large and small tibia with displacement, acute fragments of hard bone damage soft tissues located in the fracture zone.

Also, fractures of the tibia are closed and open. An open fracture, in which fragments of bone, damaging tissues, go outside, is especially difficult because the probability of infection of the wound increases.

First aid for fracture of tibia

Timely and in accordance with the rules, the first aid provided for a shin injury is, in many ways, the key to the success of the cure. The algorithm for helping the victim is as follows:

1. In order to prevent the displacement of fragments of the bone, the shin is superimposed on the tire. Instead of a medical device, a plywood board and the like can be used.
2. It is desirable for the victim to ensure a horizontal position and complete rest.
3. Apply ice or cold water to the damaged area in a cellophane bag.
4. To muffle pain, the injured person should be given an anesthetic .
5. Call for an ambulance.

Treatment of tibia fracture

If the trauma is confirmed with a visual examination, and also with the x-ray, the nature of the fracture is determined, the doctor prescribes the appropriate treatment:

1. If the fracture is not displaced, a gypsum is applied. The method of treatment for a fracture with a displacement depends on the displacement plane:
2. At an oblique displacement plane, in order to put the bone back into place, the traction method is used - a medical needle is inserted and the weights are suspended.
3. When a transverse offset is used a special metal plate.
4. With a comminuted trauma with displacement, an operation is performed, and the bone is collected by the surgeon manually.
5. When an open fracture is used, Illicarova's preparation fixes the injured limb.

Depending on the nature, severity of injury and age of the patient, the recovery period can last from a few weeks to six months. An important place is given to rehabilitation, aimed at restoring muscle activity. The rehabilitation period includes:

• massage;
• Exercise therapy ;
• electrophoresis;
• swimming;
• hydromassage.