significance of osteo-medullography in tibial shaft fractures

This study inculdes 46 patients with fractures of the tibia. 22 patients had delayed union; osteomdullography was performed for these 22 patients. Osteomedullography was considered positive in 8 cases where venous circulation was demonstrated across the fractur site and were treated conservatively. Union occurred within 3 months. 14 cases showed negative signs as there was no venous circulation across the fracture site and trested by bone grafting