Abstract

The tibia is one of the most commonly fractured long bone in the body. It is typically injured by low-energy trauma in the elderly and high-energy trauma in the young. Tibial shaft fractures can be treated by a number of different methods including casts, external fixators, plates, and intramedullary nails. Due to poor soft tissue coverage and blood supply, tibial shaft fractures are prone to complications such as open fractures, compartment syndrome, infection, and nonunion. This chapter will cover the anatomy of the leg, the classification of tibial shaft fractures, patient evaluation, treatment modalities, common complications, and isolated fibular fractures.

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