Tibia is a very commonly injured bone. Fractures of upper end tibia have a risk of developing compartment syndrome due to bleed in tight fascial compartments.
The xray in picture belongs to 38 years old young man who suffered this injury following a bike accident.
The patient was managed with tibial condylar plates and has his fracture united after 3 months of follow up. Because the injury is near the joint and fracture is oblique, surgery was considered for allowing the patient early mobilisation.
The patient has regained full knee movements.
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