In other situations, the fracture alignment or stability may be such that surgery will help to ensure more proper healing of the bone. Surgical treatment options can vary and may include pins, plates, ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says that the tibia is the “most commonly fractured long bone in the body.” A shinbone fracture can often come with damage to the fibula ...

Ankle fractures ... securing it with plates and screws. Fibular Intramedullary Nailing (FNF): A minimally invasive surgical technique that involves inserting a nail into the fibula to stabilize ...

Ankle fractures are common injuries that can ... the fibrous joint between the two bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula). Biomechanical Study: Research that examines the mechanical properties ...

The term "aviators astragalus" was used to describe these fractures that happened as old warplanes made crash landings. What Is a Talus Fracture? The talus is the bone located at the top of the foot.

Bosworth, [12] in 1947, provided the first description of a low, external rotation fracture of the fibula in which the displaced proximal fragment became locked behind the posterior tibia ...

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 ...

hit the firefighter in his lower leg at such a force that it created an open tibia fibula fracture on his left leg that caused a significant amount of bleeding,” Assistant Chief Scott Schaunaman ...

Hutchinson broke the fibula and tibia bones in his left leg in Week 6 on Oct. 13 against the Dallas Cowboys when his leg was whipped around a teammate as he went for a sack. Hutchinson ...

Alex Anzalone L forearm fracture injury video -Slomo zoom looks like midshaft -Dan Campbell says 6-8wks. MNF vs 49ers 6wks away. -Possibly could be back sooner but no reason to rush with playoffs ...