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Tibia

The tibia is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle and bearing the majority of the body's weight during standing and movement. Research published in the International Journal of Human Anatomy examines multiple dimensions of tibial anatomy and pathology. Studies have inves…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 11 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 84× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2577-2279 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

The tibia is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle and bearing the majority of the body's weight during standing and movement. Research published in the International Journal of Human Anatomy examines multiple dimensions of tibial anatomy and pathology. Studies have investigated morphometric variations of the tibia in specific populations, providing data relevant to orthopedic procedures and implant design. The journal has published work on the neurovascular structures associated with the tibia, including detailed examinations of the posterior tibial nerve within the tarsal tunnel and the branching patterns of calcaneal neurovascular bundles in the foot. Clinical investigations have addressed tibial pathologies such as Blount's disease, a developmental disorder affecting tibial growth, and the management of open tibial fractures using negative pressure wound therapy. Additionally, research on bone repair processes has explored how laser irradiation influences reparative osteogenesis in tibial tissue. These contributions advance understanding of tibial anatomy across populations, inform surgical approaches, and support the development of treatment strategies for tibial injuries and developmental abnormalities.

Research published in this journal

11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2019

Severe Infantile Blount’s Disease in Kumasi, Ghana: A Case Report

Konadu-Yeboah DominicCorresponding author
Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana, Part-Time Lecturer, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Exact topic Preventive Medicine And Care doi:10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-19-3009
2017

Canine Periosteal Osteosarcoma

Noronha de Toledo GabrielaCorresponding author
Department of Clinic and Veterinary Surgery, School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences (FCAV), Universidade Estadual Paulista – UNESP, Campus Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil.
Exact topic Veterinary Healthcare Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-17-1574
2019

Outcome Assessment of Open Foot Injuries in A Teaching Hospital in Ghana

Konadu-Yeboah DominicCorresponding author
Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana, Part-Time Lecturer, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Exact topic Preventive Medicine And Care doi:10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-19-2750

How this research is being cited

The 11 articles above have been cited 84 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Tibia, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Human Anatomy (ISSN 2577-2279).

Journal editorial board
Randy Kulesza · United States Bing Guoying · United States Shuji Kitahara · Japan

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