Question

How should you stabilize fractures of the tibia and fibula?

Accepted Answer

With these injuries, the bones should be stabilized with a padded, rigid long leg splint, or an air splint that extends from the foot to the upper thigh. Once splinted, the affected leg should be secured to the opposite leg.

Front	How should you stabilize fractures of the tibia and fibula?
Back	With these injuries, the bones should be stabilized with a padded, rigid long leg splint, or an air splint that extends from the foot to the upper thigh. Once splinted, the affected leg should be secured to the opposite leg.

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