How does stability differ between a tibial shaft fracture and a simple fibular fracture?

How does stability differ between a tibial shaft fracture and a simple fibular fracture?

• A. Tibial shaft fractures are more likely unstable and require stabilization; isolated fibular fractures may be stable unless near the ankle or with syndesmotic injury
• B. Both always unstable
• C. Isolated fibular fractures are more unstable
• D. Tibial fractures always stable

Answer: (A)