Early Intramedullary Nailing Fixation for Treating Tibia and Fibula fractures in Patients with Multiple Injuries / 医学研究杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the clinic effect of earlier AO solid bone nail fixation for treating tibia and fibula fractures in patients with multiple injuries.Methods Twenty-four patients with multiple injuries combined tibia and fibula fractures were selected between January 2004 and June 2007,including 13 close fractures and 11 open fractures,8 cases of Gustilo gradeⅠ,2 casesof Gustilo grade Ⅱ,1 case of Gustilo grade Ⅲa..All patients underwent closed reduction fixation with AO solid bone nail.Of all the patients,19 had emergency operation,5 had selective operation.Results During 8～29 months following up Among 24 patients,1 case was found with deep infection,1 case complained knee pain,another cases gained excellent clinic results.Conclusion Earlier Intramedullary Nailing fixation for tibia and fibula fractures in patients with multiple injuries can not only easy for early functional exercise,but also easy for nursing care.