What kind of fracture is this?

Question

This was the type fracture I had on the lower part of the Tibia,I can't remember what it's called,does anyone know?

http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fracturekm3.png

Answer 1

It is a closed fracture, most likely a spiral or transverse fracture, kind of hard to tell with this picture.

Answer 2

That picture does not show enough to determine. Fractures are labeled by type based on side and frontal xrays. This is only one view of the fracture. Doesn't look to be spiral in the photo because both sections of the Femur are still in fixed, natural position. That looks like a typical break and will require a titanium rod hammered in to set the bone most likely. As for your tibia... I had a devastating fracture.. a pilon fracture... and if you had that, youo would be in serious crap learning to walk again or possibly never at all like myself. However, you could of had a compound fracture, etc.

Answer 3

spiral?