Fibula And Tibia Case Study

INTRODUCTION

The lower limb contains two long bones, the fibula and tibia, which are situated beside each other. The fibula bone lies on the lateral side of the lower limb and forms joints with the tibia bone and the talus bone in the ankle region. Fractures of the tibia generally are associated with fibula fracture, because the force is transmitted along the interosseous membrane to the fibula. Fibular fractures may be complete, incomplete or displaced fracture. Fibular fractures are usually simple injuries, because the bone supports the body weight partially.

During Road traffic accident, high jump, trauma to the outer lower limb, more pressure is created on the fibula bone. When this pressure is beyond the power of the bone will lead