About Tibia Fracture
Key Highlights
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Restores proper alignment and stability of the weight-bearing tibia bone.Promotes optimal bone healing in a correct anatomical position.Allows for earlier mobilization and rehabilitation compared to prolonged casting.Reduces the risk of long-term complications like malunion (improper healing) or nonunion (failure to heal).Helps prevent future arthritis in the knee or ankle by ensuring joint surfaces are properly aligned.
Who is this surgery for?
- Displaced fractures where bone ends are not aligned.
- Open fractures (where the bone pierces the skin), which carry a high risk of infection.
- Unstable fractures that cannot be held in place with a cast or brace.
- Fractures involving the knee or ankle joints (intra-articular fractures).
- Multiple fractures in the same leg (e.g., tibia and fibula).
- Nonunion, where a previous fracture has failed to heal.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging (X-rays, CT scan).
- Discussion of medical history, allergies, and current medications (some may need to be paused).
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
- Pre-operative cleaning of the surgical site to minimize infection risk.
- Planning for post-surgery assistance at home and necessary equipment (crutches, walker).
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or in the bone (osteomyelitis).
- Damage to surrounding nerves or blood vessels.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Complications from anesthesia.
- Hardware irritation, failure, or the need for future removal.
- Delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion of the fracture.
- Stiffness in the knee or ankle joint.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial period of non-weight-bearing using crutches or a walker, transitioning to partial then full weight-bearing as guided by the surgeon.
- Elevation and icing of the leg to manage swelling and pain in the first few weeks.
- Strict adherence to wound care instructions to prevent infection.
- Gradual physical therapy to restore range of motion, strength, and gait.
- Regular follow-up X-rays to monitor bone healing progress.
- Avoidance of high-impact activities until the surgeon confirms full healing, which can take several months.
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Typical hospital stay: 2-5 days
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Expected recovery time: 3-6 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering tibia fracture in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for tibia fracture in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform tibia fracture. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for tibia fracture compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Tibia Fracture in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing tibia fracture.
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