Tibia
Plating of the fibula leads to early stability, but may also lead to nonunion of the tibia fracture. Plating the fibula may distract bone healing in the tibia because the fibula often heals quicker.
Plating of the fibula leads to early stability, but may also lead to nonunion of the tibia fracture. Plating the fibula may distract bone healing in the tibia because the fibula often heals quicker.