Tibial shaft fracture

Case contributed by Muhammad Ali Danesh
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

A boy falling from a height (mountain).

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Oblique fracture of the tibial shaft with a posterior displacement.

Case Discussion

Internal fixation, intramedullary nailing, was done by the orthopedist.

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