if you have a chipped tibia would you have to get a cast?

Question

Like if you have a fair sized chip. and if not then what do they do for it?

Answer 1

It will depend on where the chip is, and how large it is. If it is fairly large, and more toward the knee, then you should have a cast...if it is near the ankle, they may just give you one of those attractive boots to wear for a while. I am not sure, though...you should see your Doc

Answer 2

I did that, too. In the bathtub. Ouch!

I had an air cast, just to keep it from cracking any more, but didn't need a traditional plaster cast.