It doesn't really matter but your lower leg consists of two bones, the tibia and fibula. The tibia is in front. the fibula is in back. My point was I don't think it's possible to break your tibia in that fashion and not also break your fibula. I've read multiple other reports w input from medical professionals who echo my opinions. See:
http://www.newsday.com/sports/colle...eaves-vs-duke-with-broken-right-leg-1.4970728
The reason it is important is because I've seen severe broken tibias where they don't set the fibula right away. That may necessitate a second surgery later on that prolongs his recovery. I really wish this kid the best because its sad for me to watch young men injured in such a fashion.
As bad as the injury was, I have to believe it it's better than a bimalleolar ankle fracture because that is at the joint and could require arthroplasty (joint replacement) surgery later in life. My hope is that it is a very clean break and he returns w little disability. He will likely have an IM rod inserted in his bone for the rest of his life.
. Right up there with knee dislocations + loss of peroneal function. TKA + drop foot... not good.
