The evaluation of a tibia fracture begins with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in someone with a tibia fracture may include:

• Bleeding
• Leg bruise
• Deformed leg
• Inability to move the leg
• Severe leg swelling (unilateral)
• Tenderness over the bones of the leg
• Leg numbness (unilateral)

Usually, tests are necessary to make the diagnosis of a tibia fracture.

Tests that may be used to evaluate a tibia fracture include:

• Bone x-rays:
• Normal tibia and fibula
• Fractured upper tibia at the knee
• Fractured leg just above ankle with x-ray
• Fractured lower tibia and fibula with x-ray
• Fractured fibula
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Bone scan
• Extremity ultrasound

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