Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 7 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Tibial spiral fracture (isolated)
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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.