Clinical imaging · UKMLA & AKT
Tibial shaft fractures
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
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- Tibia bears ~80% of lower limb weight; anteromedial surface is subcutaneous - high risk of open injury and soft tissue compromise
- Middle and distal thirds have tenuous blood supply (watershed zones) - risk of non-union and delayed union
- Four fascial compartments (anterior, lateral, superficial posterior, deep posterior) enclosed by inelastic fascia - key anatomy for compartment syndrome
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