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[Expert tibial nails in treatment of complex tibial fractures of type C].

AbstractOBJECTIVE:
To study the clinical effect of expert tibial nail (ETN) in the treatment of the complex tibial fractures of type C.
METHODS:
From May to October 2008, 10 cases of complex tibial fractures of type C were treated with unreamed ETN and closed reduction. There were 7 males and 3 females aging from 23 to 50 years with an average age of 39 years. Fracture was caused by traffic accident in 6 cases, by crush in 2 cases, and by falling from height in 2 cases. According to Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) classification, there were 2 cases of 42-C1 fractures, 4 cases of 42-C2 fractures, and 4 cases of 42-C3 fractures; including 4 cases of closed fractures and 6 cases of open fractures (2 cases of Gustilo type I and 4 cases of Gustilo type II).
RESULTS:
The mean duration of surgery and blood loss were 75 minutes (range, 60-110 minutes) and 55 mL (range, 20-100 mL), respectively. All the incision healed by first intension without complication of infection. All cases were followed up for 12-17 months (average 14 months). X-ray films showed that no breakage of nail, iatrogenic fracture, limb shortening, and angulation deformity occurred. All fractures healed after 3-8 months (average 4.2 months). At last follow-up according to Johner-Wruhs standard for the functional recovery, the results were excellent in 8 cases and good in 2 cases.
CONCLUSION:
ETN has an angular stable locking system for intramedullary nails, which can enhance axial and transverse stability for the treatment of complex tibial fractures of type C. It will provide firm fixation and minimal invasion.
AuthorsMingming Lei, Lei Liu, Tianfu Yang, Fuxing Pei, Chongqi Tu, Guanglin Wang, Yue Fang
JournalZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery (Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 24 Issue 5 Pg. 581-3 (May 2010) ISSN: 1002-1892 [Print] China
PMID20540265 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Bone Nails
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary (instrumentation, methods)
  • Fracture Healing
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tibial Fractures (surgery)
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

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