Tibial spiral fracture (isolated)

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Male

Spiral fracture of the tibial shaft. Normal fibula.

Case Discussion

Spiral fractures typically occur in children, with the tibia being a common site.  The name derived from the shape of the fracture along the diaphysis of a long bone.

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