Abstract
Introduction: Significant number of open skeletal injuries treated in surgical emergencies comprise of Open tibial fractures. We have conducted a study to evaluate the incidence of open tibial fractures presented in Lahore General hospital
 Methodology: Retrospective data of patients admitted in Orthopaedic emergency was analyzed from 2011 to the end of 2016. This study was designed to update the incidence within population, implication of cultural values and life style.
 Results: Present study results showed significant increase in incidence as compared to evidence available in literature.
 Conclusion: We recommend preventive measures including education and putting in place health & safety measure, in order to reduce these injuries.
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