Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis with Locking Compression Plate for Distal Diametaphyseal Tibia Fracture

Abstract

Background

Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis with Locking Plates for Distal Tibia Fractures

“…Injury surgery interval was less than 8 hours in 14 cases, < 3 days for 20 cases, 3-7 days for 14 cases and more than 7 days in 2 cases. Average surgery time was 49mins, 13 Fig-4]. Good amount range of mobility of ankle joint was present in almost all patients.…”

“…In our study infection was seen in 5 cases (10%). Delaying surgery if limb is swollen and bruised, gentle soft tissue handling and reducing operative time helps in reducing infection rates [13][14][15]18,19].…”

“…Gao et al, suggested polyaxial locking plates to gain adequate fixation and to achieve a perfect match between the plate and the distal part of the tibia [12], which in turn may further reduce tension in the soft tissue [13,19].…”

“…Wound was irrigated with saline and closure done in layers. Sterile dressing was done and well padded posterior splint was given with ankle in neutral position [12][13][14][15].…”

Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis with Conventional Compression Plate for Diaphyseal Tibia Fracture

“…This less invasive surgery has been described widely for proximal and distal tibial fractures, especially fractures at the diametaphyseal region and peri-articular fractures [3][4] . The outcomes of this techniques showed good wound healing as well as fracture union.…”