Fractures of the tibia through the proximal epiphysis are rare. This injury usually results from severe direct or indirect force about the knee, and has not been described as resulting from a patellar ...

Calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures are relatively rare injuries that occur at the back of the heel bone (calcaneus) where the Achilles tendon attaches. These fractures can happen due to ...

The tibia is the major bone of the lower leg, commonly referred to as the shin bone. Tibia fractures can occur from many types of injuries and come in different shapes and sizes. Each fracture must be ...

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 ...

Maxwell Lewis suffered a left tibia fracture in his Brooklyn Nets debut on Jan. 1, the team announced on Friday, and his status will be updated in four weeks. The fracture is “not expected ...

The Nets announced on Friday that Lewis was diagnosed with a left tibia fracture, the injury that he picked up in the closing minutes of Thursday's 130-113 loss at the Raptors. With head coach Jordi ...

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If the tibia has more movement, or if the ligament is loose compared with the other knee, the anterior drawer test is considered to be positive — indicating an injury to the ACL. With the ...