The Effect of Concurrent Fibular Fracture on the Fixation of Distal Tibia Fractures: A Laboratory Comparison of Intramedullary Nails With Locked Plates

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric J Strauss ◽  
Daniel Alfonso ◽  
Frederick J Kummer ◽  
Kenneth A Egol ◽  
Nirmal C Tejwani
Keyword(s):  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Intramedullary Nails ◽  
Fibular Fracture ◽  
Tibia Fractures ◽  
Distal Tibia Fractures

scholarly journals Long-term stability of angle-stable versus conventional locked intramedullary nails in distal tibia fractures

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Wähnert ◽  
Yves Stolarczyk ◽  
Konrad L Hoffmeier ◽  
Michael J Raschke ◽  
Gunther O Hofmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Intramedullary Nails ◽  
Term Stability ◽  
Long Term Stability ◽  
Angle Stable ◽  
Tibia Fractures ◽  
Distal Tibia Fractures

scholarly journals Results of angular-stable locked intramedullary nails in the treatment of distal tibia fractures

2014 ◽  
Vol 100 (8) ◽  
pp. 901-905 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Boyer ◽  
P. Charles ◽  
P. Loriaut ◽  
J. Alkhaili ◽  
G. Mylle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Intramedullary Nails ◽  
Tibia Fractures ◽  
Distal Tibia Fractures

Percutaneous ORIF of Periarticular Distal Tibia Fractures, Perspective 2

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Francesco Oliva ◽  
Rodrigo Buharaja ◽  
Alessio Giai Via ◽  
Nicola Maffulli
Keyword(s):  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Tibia Fractures ◽  
Distal Tibia Fractures

scholarly journals Distal Tibia Metaphyseal Fractures: Which is Better, Intra-medullary Nailing or Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis?

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Kawalkar Abhijit Chandrakant ◽  
Badole Chandrashekher Martand
Keyword(s):  
Intramedullary Nailing ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Tibial Fractures ◽  
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Early Weight Bearing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Tibia Fractures ◽  
Distal Tibia Fractures

Introduction Tibia fractures are the most common long bone fractures encountered by the orthopedic surgeons and distal tibia fractures have the second highest incidence of all tibia fractures after the middle third of tibia the distal tibial fractures are unique and are considered as most challenging fractures to treat due to its proximity to the ankle joint and its superficial nature. The objective of this study is to compare two osteosynthesis systems developed for surgical treatment of distal tibia fractures: the intramedullary nailing and the MIPPO technique. Methods The study was conducted between Jan 2011 to Dec 2012. 63 patients with extra-articular distal tibia fracture treated with intramedullary nailing and MIPPO technique were reviewed retrospectively and clinical outcome was evaluated according to American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Score. Results 31 patients were treated with intramedullary nail & 32 with MIPPO technique. Fibular fixation was done in cases where fibular fracture was at or below the level of tibial fractures. We found no difference in terms of time for fracture union, mal-union, non-union, duration of surgery and amount of blood loss. But there was significant difference in terms of infection and duration of hospital stay. Also weight bearing was possible much earlier in intramedullary group as compared to the MIPPO group. Conclusion Thus we conclude that intramedullary nailing is better choice of implant in patients with extra- articular distal tibia fractures & helps in early weight bearing and ambulation of patient with fewer complications.

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