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Section: Overview
The tibia and fibula are the two bones that make up the lower rear leg. Fractures of these bones are commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Because of the conformation of the lower rear leg, both bones, the tibia and fibula, usually fracture at the same time. These fractures are usually the result of trauma, but can be caused by disease of the bone itself. They can occur in an immature bone (one that has not finished growing), or in a mature one, can be "open" or "closed" and can be "simple" or "comminuted." They can also involve either the tarsus (ankle) or knee joints.Depending on the nature of the fracture and the age of the animal, different methods of repair may be indicated for each situation. Tibia and fibula fractures can have serious complications if not repaired, or if the repair fails, and can result in developmental abnormalities of the leg if the animal is immature when the injury occurred.
A fracture is any break in bone or cartilage, whether it is complete or incomplete. With any fracture there is also damage to the surrounding soft tissues. The fracture must be immobilized to allow it...
The Robert Jones bandage is probably the most common form of external splint applied to a limb for the temporary support of a fracture. It is a temporary bandage that is appropriate for trauma below the...
A fracture is a break or crack in a bone. Although we commonly think of fractures as involving a leg, it is also possible to fracture the skull, jaw, spine, ribs, pelvis and digits as well as the long...
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