Analysis of the complications of interlocking intramedullary nail for treatment of tibial fracture
- VernacularTitle:交锁髓内钉治疗胫骨骨折并发症分析
- Author:
Genlin WANG
;
Huilin YANG
;
Guoqi NIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
tibial fracture;
fracture fixation interlocking intramedullary nail;
complication
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(22):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To explore the complications of tibial fracture treated with interlocking intramedullary nail.[Method]The full data of 785 cases of tibial fiacture treated with interlocking intramedullary nail were studied retrospectively.[Result]Mean follow-up period was 27 months (8~40months).There were some complications as follows: infection rate was 2.7% (21 cases),fracture nonunion 1.5% (12 cases),fracture delayed union 6.8% (53 cases),fracture malunion 0.9% (7 cases),knee pain 6.8% (53 cases),nail broken 1.4% (ll cases),locking screw broken or drop out 2.2% (17 cases).[Conclusion]Proper manipulations,strict indications,and postoperative treatment are vital to prevent the complications.
