Vol. 3, Issue 1, Part B (2019)

Result of closed interlocking intramedullary nail in tibial shaft fracture

Author(s):

Dr. Bhavesh R Namsha, Dr. Udaygiri H Meghnathi and Dr. Alizayagam N Hasan

Abstract:
The management of tibial diaphyseal fractures has always held a particular interest for orthopedic surgeons. Not only they are relatively common but also they are often difficult to treat. This prospective study was carried out at SSG Hospital & Medical College Baroda from December 2017 to November 2018. 23 patients were treated by closed interlocking intramedullary nail. Goal of this study was to find out a safe, effective management of fracture, early mobility of patient, functional joint motion and short stay in hospital. Routine follow up was carried out in 23 patients. In 20 cases, fracture (86.95%) were united, 2 cases (8.69%) needed dynamisation with autogenous bone grafting and 1 case devoloped non-union. Study showed interlocking nailing in tibia provides early mobility of patients, reduces hospital stay and fracture unites without joint stiffness and less complication.

Pages: 67-69  |  1987 Views  190 Downloads



How to cite this article:
Dr. Bhavesh R Namsha, Dr. Udaygiri H Meghnathi and Dr. Alizayagam N Hasan. Result of closed interlocking intramedullary nail in tibial shaft fracture. Nat. J. Clin. Orthop. 2019;3(1):67-69. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/orthor.2019.v3.i1b.14