Since approximately one third of the<unk>  lies directly beneath the skin, open fractures are common compared to other long bones. These open fractures are most commonly caused by high velocity trauma (e.g. motor vehicle collisions), while closed fractures most commonly occur from sports injuries or falls. Osteoporosis can be a contributing factor. Skiing and football (soccer) injuries are also common culprits.
Tibia shaft fracture
Bosworth fracture
Hip fracture
Duverney fracture
Rolando fracture
Jefferson fracture
Hume fracture
Ulna fracture