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12 yr son has spiral fracture of tibia doc says non displaced but not completely stable, if becomes displaced will require surgery how likely is this?
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Unlikely: Usually initial degree of displacement is the worst. Should be ok in cast. Needs to have serial xrays. Needs moderate displacement for surgery in a 12 year old.
Answered 4/23/2014
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