Less invasive stabilization system for comminuted tibial fractures

VernacularTitle:应用微创内固定系统治疗胫骨粉碎性骨折
Author: Yufeng ZHANG ; Zhigang ZHONG ; Yubin YANG ; Xueli QIU ; Laixi ZHOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Tibial fracture; Fracture fixation,internal; Less invasive stabilization system
From: Chinese Journal of Trauma 2009;25(1):57-60
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To discuss the method and efficiency of less invasive stabilization system (LISS) in treatment of comminuted tibia[ fractures. Methods A total of 14 patients with comminuted tibial fractures were treated with LISS between January 2005 and July 2006. There were 10 males and four females, at age range of 19-61 years (mean 34 years). Of all, 11 patients were with proximal fractures of tibia and three with distal ones, including six with open fractures and eight with closed ones. The period from injury to operation was 2-13 days. An observation was done on postoperative soft tissue recovery and fracture healing. Results The average period of follow-up was 9.4 months (4-16 mouths). All frac-tures were healed up after average 7.8 months (4-12 months). All incisions were healed up at one stage, with no complications on nerves, blood vessels or soft tissues. The axes of tibia were good, with sound function of knee and ankle joints. Conclusion LISS is characterized by easy operation, minor trauma, high healing rate and low complications in treatment of comminuted tibial fractures.