Simple spiral fracture

This fracture is classified as an AO/OTA 42A1 fracture. These are simple diaphyseal fractures of the tibia with a spiral fracture line, located at various levels of the diaphysis.

$Simple fracture, spiral$

This AP radiograph indicates a long spiral fracture involving the distal metadiaphysis, without intraarticular extension.

$Simple fracture, spiral$

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Simple spiral fracture