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== | ''This page is for adult patients; for pediatric patients see [[tibia fracture (peds)]]'' | ||
== | ==Background== | ||
*Open fracture is common due to minimal amount of subcutaneous tissue | |||
*Fibula is often fractured as well | |||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Localized pain/swelling | *Localized pain/swelling | ||
*Inability to bear weight | *Inability to bear weight | ||
=== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
* | {{Distal leg fractures DDX}} | ||
* | ==Management== | ||
{{General Fracture Management}} | |||
===Immobilization=== | |||
*[[Long leg posterior splint]] | |||
**Knee at 5 degrees flexion, foot in slight plantarflexion | |||
==Disposition== | |||
*Consider discharge if low-energy injury and patient not at risk of [[compartment syndrome]] | |||
=== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Fractures (Main)]] | |||
* | *[[Tibia fracture (peds)]] | ||
* | |||
== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Orthopedics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:59, 18 September 2019
This page is for adult patients; for pediatric patients see tibia fracture (peds)
Background
- Open fracture is common due to minimal amount of subcutaneous tissue
- Fibula is often fractured as well
Clinical Features
- Localized pain/swelling
- Inability to bear weight
Differential Diagnosis
Distal Leg Fracture Types
- Tibial plateau fracture
- Tibial shaft fracture
- Pilon fracture
- Maisonneuve fracture
- Tibia fracture (peds)
- Ankle fracture
- Foot and toe fractures
Management
General Fracture Management
- Acute pain management
- Open fractures require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout
- Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention
- Consider risk for compartment syndrome
Immobilization
- Long leg posterior splint
- Knee at 5 degrees flexion, foot in slight plantarflexion
Disposition
- Consider discharge if low-energy injury and patient not at risk of compartment syndrome