Synopsis I n the human body, the most important weight-bearing bone in the lower limb is the “tibia”. The most common incidence of distal tibial metaphysis fractures and diaphysis are often due to road traffic accidents or sports injuries. The overall incidence of tibial fractures is 51.7 per 100,000 a year. The management of such fractures is distinct from other articular impaction type fractures and middle third diaphyseal injuries.
Till date, the optimal type of internal fixation for the treatment of a distal radius fracture is still under debate. The present study compares (A) intramedullary nailing (IMN) and (B) plate fixation (PL) in the treatment of distal metadiaphysea l tibial fractures and their associated complications and functional recovery. This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses the randomized clinical trial from The Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, “ Comparison of…
