A break in the shinbone just below the knee is called a proximal tibia fracture. The proximal tibia is the upper portion of the bone where it widens to help form the knee joint. Many of these fractures require surgery to restore strength, motion, and stability to the leg.
— Read on orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/fractures-of-the-proximal-tibia-shinbone/
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