Overview
The tibia, also known as shinbone, is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg. It is also one of the most fractured bones in the body. The symptoms you experience when you fracture your leg varies from intense pain to bruising in your lower leg. Diagnosis usually involves numerous physical exams and some tests to get an image of the fracture.
The treatment you receive usually depends on the type of tibia fracture you have. In severe cases, your doctor may recommend surgery as the only form of treatment. Recovery time also usually depends on how bad the fracture is. It may take from four to six months to heal.