What are the symptoms of tibia and fibula fractures?

If the fibula and tibia are fractured and displaced at the same time, the patient cannot stand and move. Even if they move their limbs, it will cause severe pain. Angulation, shortening, and rotational deformities often occur in the lower leg. If the fracture displacement of the fibula fracture is obvious, or the common peroneal nerve is irritated, causing numbness and weakness of the distal limb, surgical treatment is required. Tibial and fibula fractures are mainly caused by direct or indirect violent injuries to the tibia and fibula, which may result in separate fractures of the tibia and fibula or double fractures of the tibia and fibula.

Is a tibia and fibula fracture serious?

Active treatment is still needed for fractures of the lower part of the tibia and fibula. Restoring the original normal anatomical structure is more conducive to fracture healing and can avoid the occurrence of sequelae. Generally, for dislocated fractures, active manual reduction or open reduction and internal fixation is required to restore the normal anatomical structure. In the later stage, strict attention should be paid to rest and protection. The wound needs to be actively disinfected and changed. It is very important to prevent infection. Under normal circumstances, it should be protected for about one and a half months and then re-examined by film. If bone callus grows, functional exercises can be performed. If there is a fracture at the lower end of the fibula, the appropriate treatment method should be selected according to the location of the fracture, that is, whether the situation is serious. If the fracture of the lower part of the fibula is not displaced or slightly displaced, only plaster external fixation for 4 to 6 weeks is required.

How much does tibial plateau fracture surgery cost?

The cost of surgery varies depending on the type and severity of the fracture. If it is a comminuted fracture of the tibial plateau, multiple titanium plates will be needed for fixation during surgery, which will be very expensive. Domestic ones cost about 30,000 to 40,000 yuan, and imported ones cost about 50,000 to 60,000 yuan. If it is an internal fixation treatment, two steel plates may be needed, costing about 7,800 yuan, and the total cost is about 30,000 yuan. Tibial fractures are generally caused by external forces acting directly or indirectly on the lower leg, resulting in tibial fractures.