Medical Term Proximal Tibia

Fractures of the Proximal Tibia …

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Fractures of the Proximal Tibia (Shinbone) A fracture, or break, in the shinbone just below the knee is called a proximal tibia fracture. The proximal tibia is the upper portion of the bone where it widens to …

The Tibia - Proximal - Shaft - Distal

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Fractures of the proximal tibia are known as tibial plateau fractures; the condyles may be broken and injury to the …

Tibia: Anatomy and clinical notes | Kenhub

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The proximal end of the tibia features several important landmarks which function as sites of muscle attachment and articular surfaces: two tibial condyles (medial and lateral) separated …

Anatomical Terms of Location - Anterior

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The terms proximal and distal are used in structures that are considered to have a beginning and an end (such as the …

Proximal tibia fracture - Orthopaedic Institute | Northwell …

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Tibia Fracture: Treatment, Recovery, and …

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How is a tibia fracture diagnosed? If you suspect you have a tibia fracture, your doctor may refer you to an orthopedist. This is a specialist who diagnoses and treats abnormalities and...

Directional terminology: Proximal | Kenhub

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The term proximal is a directional term that is used to describe a position of a structure that is closer either to the center of the trunk of the body or to the …

Tibia and Fibula Fractures | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Proximal Tibial Metaphyseal Fracture (Cozen’s Fracture): This fracture affects the “neck” of the bone (metaphysis), where the tibia starts to narrow down. It is most common in …

Joint Subluxation: Symptoms, Causes, …

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A joint subluxation is a partial dislocation of a joint. It is often the result of acute injury or repetitive motion injury but can also be caused by medical conditions that undermine the integrity of …

Proximal Tibia - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

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There is usually slightly external rotation of the tibia relative to the femur; it is measured by the angle formed by the transcondylar line of the distal femur (yellow) and the transverse …