Isolated fractures of the shaft of the tibia.
We have reviewed 106 fractures of the tibia with an intact fibula. Most patients were treated in above-knee plaster casts and allowed to walk. Only 2 fractures failed to unite and there were 4 refractures. In 27 patients (25 per cent) the fracture healed with more than 5 degrees of varus angulation. The cause of this deformity and its prevention are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing