Minimally Invasive Techniques in Distal Tibial Fractures.

A series of 20 patients of distal tibial fractures treated with minimally invasive techniques have been reviewed after surgery. The technique involves open reduction and internal fixation of the associated fibular fracture when present, followed by minimally plate osteosynthesis of the tibia utilizing precontoured tubular plates and percutaneously placed cortical screws. Out of 20 patients, 14 had excellent results, 4 had good results and 2 patient had a fair result. Two patients had superficial wound infection and one patient had palpable screw.This minimally invasive technique for treatment of distal tibial fractures proves to be a feasible and worthwhile method of stabilization while avoiding the severe complications associated with the more standard methods of internal or external fixation of those fractures

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