Open AccessA prospective study of biological fixation with either plate or interlocking nail on the mean duration of union in diaphyseal fractures of tibia
Author(s) -
Rajendra B Uppin,
Satish Shankar Nesari,
Ullas Mahesh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of the scientific society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7127
pISSN - 0974-5009
DOI - 10.4103/0974-5009.120056
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , medicine , interlocking , orthopedic surgery , tibia , nail (fastener) , tibia fracture , surgery , fixation (population genetics) , closed fracture , plating (geology) , mechanical engineering , population , environmental health , engineering , materials science , geophysics , metallurgy , geology
Objective: To study the results of Biological plating or Interlocking nail for the closed diaphyseal fracture of the tibia in Department of Orthopedics, KLE University′s, Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Center, Belgaum. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the results of biological plating or interlocking nail for closed diaphyseal fractures of the tibia. Materials and Methods: The study included 30 patients. All the patients underwent a comprehensive orthopedic examination and work-up was done to diagnose and classify tibial fractures. The treatment modalities were suggested accordingly. Results: Intramedullary nailing should be the method of choice for treating the closed type of tibial shaft fractures. Biological plating should be considered as an alternative in intramedullary interlocking nail in specific indications. Conclusion: Comprehensive orthopedic examination with detailed study of fracture pattern and type of fracture help to evaluate the different modalities of treatment