Tibial stress fracture - AP

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Tibial stress fracture - AP

  • The tibia is a common site for stress fractures.
  • These fractures result from repeated loading in a normal bone.
  • Normal vascular lines should not be mistaken for fractures.

Tibia - Toddler's fracture - AP

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Tibia - Toddler's fracture - AP

  • A very subtle fracture line is seen in this young child who presented with refusal to weight-bear.

Page author: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust UK (Read bio)

Last reviewed: November 2018