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Closed Fractures of the Tibial Diaphysis

Tibia Fractures. Most common long bone fracture492,000 fractures yearlyAverage 7.4 day hospital stay100,000 non-unions per year. History

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Closed Fractures of the Tibial Diaphysis

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    1. Closed Fractures of the Tibial Diaphysis David L. Rothberg, MD Erik N. Kubiak, MD University of Utah Original Authors: Robert V. Cantu, MD and David Templeman, MD; March 2004 Interim Authors: David Templeman and Darin Friess, MD; Revised June 2006 New Authors: David L. Rothberg, MD & Erik N. Kubiak, MD; Revised June 2010

    2. Tibia Fractures Most common long bone fracture 492,000 fractures yearly Average 7.4 day hospital stay 100,000 non-unions per year

    3. History & Physical Low Energy Minimal soft-tissue injury Less complicated fracture pattern and management decisions 76.5% closed 53.5% mild soft-tissue energy

    4. History & Physical High Energy High incidence of neurovascular energy and open injury Low threshold for compartment syndrome Complete soft-tissue injury may not declare itself for several days

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