Comparative Study of Intramedullary Nailing and Plate for Metaphyseal Fractures of the Distal Tibia
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
; : 154-160, 2007.
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in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-200961
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To compare the radiological and clinical results between intramedullary nailing and plate fixation in the treatment of distal tibial fractures. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
19 cases of distal tibial metaphyseal fractures within 4 cm of the ankle joint line were enrolled. Ten patients were treated with interlocking intramedullary nail and the others with plate and screws.RESULTS:
The mean union time was 14 weeks in nailing group and 16 weeks in plate group. The average angulation in AP view was 4.1 degrees in nailing group and 3.1 degrees in plate group. The average angulation in lateral view was 1.7 degrees in nailing group and 2.7 degrees in plate group. The rotational deformity was 2.8 degrees in nailing group and 1.7 degrees in plate group in average. There was no implant failure and soft tissue problem.CONCLUSION:
There was no difference in clinical and radiological results between intramedullary nailing and plate in the treatment of the distal tibial fractures and, considering the preservation of the soft tissue, the intramedullary nails are a reliable method for managing distal metaphyseal fractures of the tibia.
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Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Congenital Abnormalities
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Tibia
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Tibial Fractures
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
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Ankle Joint
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Methods
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article