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What is tibial metaphysis?

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Daniel Johnson

Published Feb 27, 2026

What is tibial metaphysis?

Fractures of the Distal Tibial Metaphysis Domzalski and colleagues24 found only 26 distal tibial metaphyseal fractures in a series of 1068 tibial fractures. Falls were the most common cause. The fractures were primarily transverse and oblique. Most were displaced.

What is the CPT code for ORIF Distal tibia fracture?

27827
CPT® 27827 in section: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed.

What is metaphysis of bone?

The metaphysis is the region where the epiphysis joins the diaphysis; in a growing bone this corresponds to the calcified layer of the epiphyseal plate together with the interdigitating bone (see Figure 4.19). When a long bone has achieved its mature length, longitudinal growth in the epiphyseal plates ceases.

What is proximal tibial metaphysis?

Proximal Tibia Metaphyseal Fractures are fractures of the proximal tibia usually seen in children from 3 to 6 years of age. This fracture is significant for its tendency to develop a late valgus deformity, known as a Cozen’s phenomenon, that must be monitored closely.

What is the CPT code for fracture tibial plateau?

CPT® 27530 in section: Closed treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau)

What is procedure code 27829?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 27829 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint.

What is the role of the metaphysis?

function in bone structure This region (metaphysis) functions to transfer loads from weight-bearing joint surfaces to the diaphysis. Finally, at the end of a long bone is a region known as an epiphysis, which exhibits a cancellous internal structure and comprises the bony substructure of the joint surface.

What happens in the metaphysis?

The metaphysis is the neck portion of a long bone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis. It contains the growth plate, the part of the bone that grows during childhood, and as it grows it ossifies near the diaphysis and the epiphyses….

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How is a fractured tibia treated?

There are two kinds of tibial fractures: Open. In an open fracture, the bone breaks through the skin, or a wound is deep enough that the bone can be seen through it. This involves much more damage to the surrounding tissues and take longer to heal.

What’s a tibial plateau fracture?

What is a Tibial Plateau Fracture? A tibial plateau fracture is a break of the larger lower leg bone below the knee that breaks into the knee joint itself. It is rare to only just break the bone. This is an injury that can involve the bone, meniscus, ligaments, muscles, tendons and skin around the knee.

What is the ICD 10 code for tibial plateau fracture?

2022 ICD-10-CM Codes S82. 1*: Fracture of upper end of tibia.

What is procedure code 27766?

CPT® Code 27766 – Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint – Codify by AAPC.