Injury
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Although most tibial shaft fractures are expected to heal within 24 weeks, the long-term effects of these injuries on patients in terms of self-reported health status, disability, and pain are largely unknown. ⋯ These results indicate that long-term physical disability remains a problem for many patients following tibial shaft fracture, and they should be considered when providing prognostic information to patients. Further research is required to identify the specific health problems experienced as well as the factors contributing to disability in order to inform post-fracture rehabilitation planning.