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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Jun 1997
Nonreamed locking intramedullary nailing for open fractures of the tibia.
- T Bonatus, S A Olson, S Lee, and M W Chapman.
- Flagstaff Bone and Joint Center, AZ, USA.
- Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 1997 Jun 1 (339): 58-64.
AbstractThe use of nonreamed interlocking tibial nails in the management of open fractures of the tibial shaft has gained wide acceptance. This technique has been reported to have reproducible good results with a low incidence of complications in Type I, Type II, and Type IIIA open tibial shaft fractures. The use of nonreamed nails in Type IIIB fractures continues to be a source of controversy. The treatment of 72 open fractures of the tibial shaft with nonreamed interlocking intramedullary nailing is detailed. There were 27 Type I, 22 Type II, 11 Type IIIA, and 12 Type IIIB open tibial shaft fractures. There were three (4.2%) deep infections; one Type II, one Type IIIA, and one Type IIIB. Forty-nine fractures (68%) united by 6 months, all fractures had united by 12 months. The use of nonreamed locking intramedullary nailing in Types I, II, IIIA, and IIIB open fractures of the tibial shaft is supported.
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