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Tibia Fracture Caused by a Car Accident

When you are involved in a Southern California car accident, there are many ways you can become injured. Broken legs are common in crashes, as your legs can jam against the dashboard. If you have sustained a leg fracture in an auto accident, you need to become familiar with the treatment and possible complications of broken legs.

The most common type of broken leg is a tibia fracture. The tibia is the long bone found in the lower leg that is thick and load bearing. The fibula is the other long bone found in the lower leg, but it is much thinner than the tibia. When the tibia is broken, the fibula is usually fractured as well.

A tibia fracture can take a long time to heal and may require hospitalization. When the tibia is broken, the two broken ends often won’t unite with normal healing, even when the appropriate treatments are administered. Pins are often inserted into the bones to keep them in place, as the tibia has to heal in good position for it to bear weight like it should. These pins, along with traction equipment that is frequently needed, may lead to prolonged bed confinement. As you can imagine, the entire process of healing is both painful and difficult.

There are many complications associated with a tibia fracture, which include:

• Infection
• Compartment syndrome
• Gangrene
• Amputation
• Peroneal nerve injury
• Inability to lift the toes while walking
• Death
  

If you or a loved one has suffered a broken tibia from a car accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, you can and should hold that person accountable. For more information regarding the compensation available in Southern California accident cases, contact an experienced Los Angeles accident attorney at Steinberg & Spencer Injury Lawyers at 800-350-8888. Our accident attorneys represent injury cases in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County and statewide.

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