Review
Advances in internal fixation for the treatment of extra-articular distal tibial fracture
Jiehui Li, Yanbin Lin, Guangshu Yu, Shouxiong Zhang, Youying Liu, Hongbin Xu
Published 2019-03-01
Cite as Chin J Surg, 2019, 57(3): 236-240. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-5815.2019.03.018
Abstract
Extra-articular distal tibial fractures as a result of high-energy damage are often comminuted or displaced, frequently accompanied by severe soft tissue injuries.Poor blood supply and various complications make the treatment more difficult,affecting life quality of the patients.The main goals of the treatment are to abtain a healed,well-aligned fracture,functional range of motion of the ankle joint and minimizing complications.It is generally recommended that surgical treatment be performed in the proper context of local conditions to facilitate early functional exercise.Plate fixation and intramedullary nail fixation are the common options for closed fractures.This article focuses on the two treatment methods and some important auxiliary technologies in both domestic and foreign, hoping to provide some references for clinical treatment.
Key words:
Tibial fractures; Fractures, closed; Extra-articular fractures; Plate; Intramedullary nail
Contributor Information
Jiehui Li
Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, Fujian Province, Fuzhou 350007, China
Yanbin Lin
Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, Fujian Province, Fuzhou 350007, China
Guangshu Yu
Department of Trauma Orthopedics, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, Fujian Province, Fuzhou 350007, China
Shouxiong Zhang
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
Youying Liu
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
Hongbin Xu
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China