Open AccessInterlocking Nailing Versus Plating in Tibial Shaft Fractures in Adults: A Comparative Study
Author(s) -
Sagnik Mukherjee,
Mahendra Singh Arambam,
Sanjib Waikhom,
Santosha,
Pranav Vitthal Masatwar,
Rohan Maske
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25577.9746
Subject(s) - medicine , intramedullary rod , surgery , tibia , delayed union , interlocking , bone healing , osteosynthesis , fixation (population genetics) , nonunion , population , mechanical engineering , environmental health , engineering
Tibial diaphyseal fractures are the commonest long bone fractures in adults, most commonly managed by intramedullary interlocking nailing. However, several meta-analysis show that locking plate osteosynthesis is equally effective in managing tibial diaphyseal fractures and are associated with less number of complications.