Open book pelvic fractures are a type of traumatic break that can occur in the pelvic ring. They are rare but may be life threatening due to bleeding and other injuries that may be present in the area ...

A 42-year-old woman was involved in a motorcycle crash and sustained a type II open, right distal-third tibia and fibula fractures (Figure 1). The patient was appropriately resuscitated, given IV ...

Background Tibial shaft fracture is a common sports injury in young athletic population. Open fractures can result in significant morbidity. Our aim was to study the epidemiology, severity and soft ...

A bone fracture, commonly known as a broken bone, happens when external force overwhelms the bone’s natural strength. Recognizing the types of fractures and their implications is vital for accurate ...

The fibula, or calf bone, is a small bone located on the outside of the leg. A fibula fracture describes a break in this bone. Treatment can vary, but often involves aligning the bones and a cast. The ...

Tiger Woods escaped a Tuesday morning car accident with his life, but suffered "significant" leg injuries that required extensive surgery and a rod being inserted into his lower right leg. Woods ...