Table 4 Frequency and incidence distribution of spiral tibial shaft fractures involving different regions of the distal Joint.
Region of involvement | Frequency | Incidence |
|---|---|---|
Posterior Malleolar | 85 | 72.6% |
Anterior Malleolar | 46 | 39.3% |
Medial Malleolar | 29 | 24.9% |
Isolated Posterior Malleolar | 57 | 48.7% |
Isolated Anterior Malleolar | 16 | 13.7% |
Isolated Medial Malleolar | 9 | 7.7% |
Posterior + Anterior Malleolus | 15 | 12.8% |
Posterior + Medial Malleolus | 5 | 4.3% |
Anterior + Medial Malleolus | 7 | 6.0% |
Posterior + Anterior + Medial Malleolus | 8 | 6.8% |