Tibial shaft fractures

Question 1

Mechanism of transverse farcture?

Answer 1

Indirect force with bending

Question 2

Mechanism of spiral fracture?

Answer 2

Indirect force with rotational energy

Question 3

Mechanism of oblique fracture?

Answer 3

Compressive force from deceleration

Question 4

Mechanism of comminuted fracture?

Answer 4

Combination of forced from high energy injuries

Question 5

Commonest cause of tibial shaft fracture?

Answer 5

Compartment syndrome

Question 6

Non operative treatment of tibial shaft fracture?

Answer 6

Above nee cast

Question 7

Operative treatment of tibial shaft fracture?

Answer 7

Intramedullary nailing (internal fixation) Control position of fracture, no need for cast -Quick rehabilitation

Question 8

Tibia is one of the….bone in the body?

Answer 8

Slowest healing