Intramedullary interlocking nail and minimal invasive internal fixation in the treatment of type C2 fractures of tibia
- VernacularTitle:带锁髓内钉微创内固定治疗胫骨C2型骨折
- Author:
Haibo ZHANG
;
Shiqing ZHANG
;
Yisheng WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
tibia fractures;
fracture fixation;
intramedullary;
minimally invasive;
treatment outcome
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective] To summarize the clinical characteristics of type C2 fractures of tibia,to study the surgical management and its results of type C2 fractures of tibia through intramedullary interlocking nail and minimal invasive internal fixation.[Method]From May 2000 to March 2006,30 patients of type C2 fractures of tibia were treated surgically through intramedullary interlocking nail and minimal invasive internal fixation.The patients included 21 men and 9 women with a mean age of 41.5 years(range 20~ 63 years).Forteen closed fractures were treated by the limitedly reamed interlocking intramedullary nail.Sixteen open fractures(including Grade I and Ⅱ injuries)were treated by the unreamed interlocking intramedullary nail.All fractures were fixed statically.The mean time from the injury to surgery was 4.5 days(rang,2 hours~ 12 days).[Result]Mean follow-up period was 16.5 months(7~ 21 months).All patients had bony union within 4~9 months,with the average time of bone union being 6.2 months.The function recovery was evaluated by Johner-Wruch system in which 24 cases were excellent,3 cases were good.No osteofascial compartment syndrome of the lower leg,deep part infection,anterior kneeache,broken nails and screws and malunion were found in this series.Two cases were found delay union.[Conclusion]The type C2 fractures of tibia are often caused by high energy injuries.Most of type C2 fractures happen at the field of tibial shaft.The treatment of type C2 fractures of tibia using intramedullary interlocking nail and minimal invasive internal fixation has advantages of easy operation,less trauma,rigid fixation,high healing rate,lower complications,and satisfactory effect.It is a perfect method.The standard and less invasive operative methods should be paid more attention.
