Open AccessFunctional Outcome of Open Tibial Fracture Using Illizarov Apparatus
Author(s) -
Abhishek Choukse
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i41a32302
Subject(s) - tibia , external fixator , tibial fracture , medicine , open fracture , surgery , soft tissue , fracture (geology) , orthodontics , materials science , orthopedic surgery , composite material
The better treatment for tibial fractures are very vague and difficult. Since the tibia is covered by soft tissue coverage fixing of plate becomes very difficult as it creates wound complications, mainly in case of severe fractures.In this study of 20 cases of open communited fractures of tibia with the Ilizarov ring fixator hybrid technique was used, it was found that this technique has a major advantages in treatment and management of the tibial fracture.