One Minute on the Shiawassee. Lots of great summer fun can be spent in the many lakes and rivers of the tri-county area. One activity that should be on your summer agenda is kayaking. It is a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise while seeing the many different bodies of water that our area has to offer.
Fractures. The most common bone broken around the knee is the patella. The ends of the femur and tibia where they meet to form the knee joint can also be fractured. Many fractures around the knee are caused by high energy trauma, such as falls from significant heights and motor vehicle collisions. Patellar fracture.
The fibula is often broken as well. Common types of tibial fractures include: 1  Stable fracture: This type of fracture is barely out of place. 2  The broken ends of the bones basically line up correctly and are aligned. 3  In a stable fracture, the bones usually stay in place during healing. Open fracture: When broken bones break through the skin, they are called open or compound fractures. 2  For example, when a pedestrian is struck by the bumper of a moving car, the broken tibia may protrude through a tear in the skin and other soft tissues.