Treatment of Tibial Fractures by Locked Intramedullary Nail at Al-Nasiryah Teaching Hospital

Authors

  • Khalid Ali ZayerSalh M.B.Ch.B., F.I.B.M.S. \ (Orthopedic Surgeon), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Department of Surgery-Orthopedic, College of Medicine, University of Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, Iraq

Keywords:

Treatment of tibial fracture by locked intramedullary nail, Thi Qar

Abstract

Background: Intramedullary nailing is an efficacious method for the treatment of diaphyseal
tibial fractures. Nonetheless, infrapatellar intramedullary nailing may readily induce angulation and
rotational displacement at the fracture termini, hence elevating the risk of postoperative infection.
We were shown successful reduction and stabilization with intramedullary nailing. We employed
locked intramedullary nailing for the management of tibial fractures.
Aim of Study: We aim to evaluate the outcome of our strategy for managing tibial fractures
through the use of a locked intramedullary nail. We also aim to assess the effectiveness of this
device, making it a viable treatment option for such damage.
Methods and Result: Between January 2022 and March 2023, 50 patients were enrolled for
tibial fracture fixation with locked intramedullary nailing. There were 40 males and ten females.
The average age was 35 years (range: 20 to 60). The average follow-up duration was (8). We
collected age, gender, fracture type, fracture features, union rate, healing duration, and
complications where, in form of time from injury to surgery days, there was no appreciable
statistical variation depending on gender categories.
Conclusion: The application of intramedullary nail fixation has proven to be an effective
technique and is considered a viable treatment option for tibial fractures in our country. This method
is associated with a high rate of union and favorable functional outcomes, with no observed
functional impairments.

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