The semi-extended infrapatellar intramedullary nailing of distal tibia fractures: a randomized clinical trial

The semi-extended infrapatellar intramedullary nailing of distal tibia fractures: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Malalignment is a common event during the intramedullary nailing (IMN) of distal tibia fractures (DTFs). Although it is reported that the semi-extended IMN techniques such as suprapatellar (SP) and parapatellar (PP) approaches may be superior in preventing malalignment, the appli...

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Main Authors: Ke Lu, Zhi-qiang Wu, Hong-zhen Wang, Rong-xun Qian, Chong Li, Yi-jun Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Subjects:
Semi-extended
Intramedullary nailing
Suprapatellar
Parapatellar
Infrapatellar
Distal tibial fracture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-022-00674-3

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