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In Displaced Distal Tibial Fractures, Intramedullary Nail and Locking Plate Fixation Did Not Differ in Terms of 6-Month Disability.

Authors :
Gardner, Michael J.
Source :
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume. 8/15/2018, Vol. 100 Issue 16, p1435-1435. 1p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article focuses on the study of displaced distal tibial fractures in intramedullary nail and locking plate fixation, that do not change in the term of disability. It mentions that distal metadiaphyseal tibial fractures are common injuries and it is appropriate for surgical treatment to decrease malunion risk, and decrease ankle stiffness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219355
Volume :
100
Issue :
16
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
131268373
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.18.00635