A study of functional outcome of distal tibial fractures treated with distal metaphyseal locking plates
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
For the past decade, plating using fracture reduction has been successful in treating complex fractures of the lower extremity, especially distal tibia. The goal of this technique is to apply stable plate fixation while maintaining the fracture biology and minimizing soft tissue problems. Recently, there has been an increasing trend toward use of a locking plate for treatment of complex fractures of the distal part of the tibia. Compared with a conventional plate, a locking plate imparts a higher degree of stability and provides better protection against primary and secondary losses of reduction and minimization of bone contact. This prospective study on 24 cases of fractures of distal tibia using metaphyseal locking plates, either by open or closed method (MIPPO) yields excellent results as evaluated by Olearud and Mollander scoring system.
Authors and Affiliations
Pendyala Sugnaneswar, Anil Kumar Chitumalla, M E Luther, P Vamshi Krishna
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