Introduction: Open fractures of the tibia are among the most common of serious skeletal
injuries. They are slow to heal and frequently cause permanent sequelae if not managed …

BACKGROUND: Intramedullary interlocking is currently considered the treatment of choice
for tibial shaft fractures, with high rates of fracture union, advantage of early stabilization …

ABSTRACT… Objective: To determine the outcome and consequences of close
intramedullary interlocking nailing in diaphyseal tibial fractures and to observe the hospital …

Background: Due to increasing population and changing human habits the number of
accidents and high energy trauma is rising. Management of open fracture tibia is a complex …

Most common long-bone fracture is tibial shaft fracture encountered by most of the
orthopaedic surgeons. Intramedullary nailing has become the treatment of choice for …

As one-third of the tibial surface is subcutaneous throughout its length, open fractures are
commonly encountered in this bone. The factors which determine the outcome of these …

Objectives: To determine the fracture healing (callus formation) with the use of interlocking
intramedullary nailing in type II open diaphyseal fractures of tibia. Methodology: Forty …

Long bones fractures are the main emergency procedures in most trauma centers. Tibial
fractures are commonly open as described by the Gustilo classification. Grade III fractures of …

Open fractures of tibia remain a formidable injury in today's motorized society for two
reasons-they are common and they can be very challenging fractures to care for. Treating …

Introduction: Intramedullary (IM) nailing is considered the method of choice for treatment of
closed diaphyseal fractures of the tibia. However, there is controversy in the literature …