Medical News Today: What to know about a tibia fracture

The tibia or shinbone is the most common long bone in the body for someone to fracture. The severity of symptoms depends on how it breaks, which is usually from a traumatic injury or overuse injury. Recovery takes 4 to 6 months, and treatment includes rest, leg braces or cases, surgery, and sometimes physical therapy.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news