Sports Injuries
Athletes that engage in contact sports or activities that involve high impact are more likely to have tibial fractures. Also, falls, repetitive stress, or direct blows on the shinbone can cause serious tibial fractures.
Obesity
Studies show that excess body weight exerts elevated stress on weight-bearing bones, such as the tibia. Over time, this can result in the development of fractures, especially in people with obesity [4] because the bones may struggle to support the extra load.