Minneapolis Tibia Fibula Fracture Attorney
A tibia fibula fracture is a very serious, even life-threatening, injury. The recovery can be a long, arduous process with the potential for many complications. If you suffered a tibia fibula fracture due to another person’s negligence, you should not have to shoulder the financial, physical, and emotional burdens on your own. Contact a Minneapolis Tibia Fibula Fracture Attorney at 612-362-0000. We will do all of the paperwork, negotiate with the insurance companies, and file your claim.
Tibia Fibula Fracture
The tibia is the weight-bearing shin bone. The fibula is the smaller calf bone. The tibia is the second longest bone in the body, extending from knee to ankle.
A higher percentage of fractures occur to the tibia than any other long bone and a tibia fracture is considered a medical emergency, due to the potential for excessive blood loss. Tibia fibula fractures can occur anywhere along the length of the bones. The various types of fractures are:
- open – closed
- displaced – undisplaced
- stable – unstable
- angulated – not angulated
Treatment of Tibia Fibula Fracture
Treatment of a closed tibia fibula fracture depends on how extensive the soft tissue damage is and if the bone fragments are close to alignment. In the best case scenario, the orthopedist may be able to manually reduce the fracture and immobilize the leg for 12 – 16 weeks in a plaster cast or a removable plastic cast walker.
An open fracture will probably need surgery with one of the following methods of fixation being used to secure the break:
- screws, pins, plates, or wires
- metal rod down the center of the bone
- external fixator
Physical therapy will take many months, but will be necessary to regain the ability to walk. While the leg is immobilized, an AV Impulse system may be recommended to increase blood flow through the leg to reduce swelling and prevent blood clots from forming. The AV Impulse system also puts the leg muscles through a simulated walking motion.
Tibia Fibula Complications
The healing process is complicated for a tibia fibula fracture. It takes longer due to poor blood supply in some areas of the bone. If it is an open fracture there is a higher incidence of complications, including:
- infection, with the potential for gangrene
- displaced fragments
- nerve or artery damage
- limp due to imperfect alignment
- obvious disfigurement
- slow union or nonunion (smokers are 8 times more likely to experience nonunion)
- loss of ROM in the knee, ankle or foot
Minneapolis Tibia Fibula Fracture Attorney
Because of the seriousness of a tibia fibula fracture and the long road to recovery, you may be suffering from depression and financial losses. We care and will help you fight for fair compensation for your injuries. Call 612-362-0000 or contact us.
