In the creation of an interlocking nail for the tibia, precise steps ensure successful insertion and stability. The nail is connected to an insertion handle via a nail extension. It is then guided ...

Background Tibia shaft fractures (TSF) are common for men and women and cause substantial morbidity, healthcare use, and costs. The impact of nonunions on healthcare use and costs is poorly described.

Fractures of the tibial plateau are severe injuries, accounting for 5–8% of all fractures of the lower leg. The most frequent reasons for these injuries are falls, traffic accidents and sports ...

Conclusions: On the basis of lower in vivo strains and strain rates, treadmill runners are at lower risk of developing tibial stress fractures, but less likely to achieve tibial bone strengthening, ...

The Genshin Impact 5.3 Spiral Abyss has brought with itself a fresh set of enemy lineups and challenges. This cycle of Spiral Abyss features enemy bosses from Natlan, such as the Wayward Hermetic ...

Fourteen years on from his devastating rally crash, Robert Kubica has revealed he suffered 42 fractures and lost three quarters of his blood as he was “all smashed up.” A race winner in ...

A ground-breaking New Zealand trial has discovered a cheap treatment given only once every five to 10 years can prevent devastating bone fractures in women who have gone through menopause.

Objective To compare the fixation methods for tibial pilon fractures among patients treated in a hospital. Methods We analyzed the medical records of 28 patients who underwent a surgical procedure for ...

Stress fractures of the tibia (shin bone) are often misdiagnosed as shin splints in the early stages. In order to diagnose a stress fracture, a physician will perform a complete history and physical ...

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Calcaneus fractures are almost always the result of severe, high-energy injuries. They typically occur as a result of a fall from a height, such as from a ladder. Other causes of a calcaneus fracture ...