Open AccessFRACTURES OF THE TIBIA
Author(s) -
K. Hamza,
G. E. Dunkerley,
C. M. M. Murray
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
journal of bone and joint surgery. british volume/the journal of bone and joint surgery. british volume
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0968-7300
pISSN - 0301-620X
DOI - 10.1302/0301-620x.53b4.696
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , tibia , medicine , surgery , open fracture , orthopedic surgery
1. Fifty tibial fractures treated by intramedullary nailing during seven years have been presented. There were twenty-eight closed and twenty-two open fractures. 2. The use of the method for treating open (compound) fractures is discussed. 3. The indications for intramedullary nailing are outlined.