Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plating for Proximal Tibia Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43465-020-00304-2
Abstract: Introduction Extra-articular proximal tibia fractures make up to one-tenth of all tibia shaft fractures. Treatment options include conservative, nailing, plating and external fixation. There is no consensus on which method is superior if the patient… read more here.
Keywords: tibia fractures; group; proximal tibia; tibia ... See more keywords
Clinical experiences in the use of a gentamicin-coated titanium nail in tibia fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.07.008
Abstract: Despite the improvement of surgical techniques surgical site infections (SSIs) still remain clinically challenging in high risk patients undergoing osteosynthesis for tibia fractures. The use of an antibiotic coated implant might reduce the adhesion of… read more here.
Keywords: tibia fractures; infection; nail; tibia ... See more keywords
The economic burden of open tibia fractures: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.02.022
Abstract: BACKGROUND Open tibia fractures are a common injury following road traffic collisions and place a large economic burden on patients and healthcare systems. Summarising their economic burden is key to inform policy and help prioritise… read more here.
Keywords: tibia fractures; economic burden; burden open; open tibia ... See more keywords
Functional outcomes and quality of life in adult ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2018.08.002
Abstract: Objective The aim of our study is to evaluate the functional outcomes and quality of life in adult ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures. Methods 26 patients (21 male, 5 female; mean age 30 years, range:… read more here.
Keywords: tibia fractures; functional outcomes; adult ipsilateral; quality life ... See more keywords
Proper Distal Placement of Tibial Nail Improves Rate of Malalignment for Distal Tibia Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000989
Abstract: Objectives: We hypothesize that the anatomic center of the distal tibia is just lateral and anterior to the center of the distal tibia articular surface in the coronal and sagittal planes, respectively, and that placement… read more here.
Keywords: tibia fractures; distal tibia; placement; center ... See more keywords
Use of a Defined Surgical Approach for the Debridement of Open Tibia Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000998
Abstract: Objectives: To determine whether a defined approach for debridement of open tibia fractures would result in no change in reoperation rate, but reduce the need for flap coverage. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Academic Level… read more here.
Keywords: tibia fractures; defined surgical; debridement open; approach ... See more keywords
Arterial Injury Portends Worse Soft Tissue Outcomes and Delayed Coverage in Open Tibial Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002372
Abstract: Objectives: To investigate if any injury to the three primary branches of the popliteal artery in open tibia fractures lead to increased soft-tissue complications, particularly in the area of the affected angiosome. Design: Retrospective cohort… read more here.
Keywords: soft tissue; arterial injury; tibia fractures; injury ... See more keywords
Where are we in 2022? A Summary of 11,000 Open Tibia Fractures over Four Decades.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002602
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To determine the infection and non-union rates for open tibia fracture treatment over the last four decades since the introduction of the Gustilo-Anderson (GA) open fracture classification. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Cochrane… read more here.
Keywords: four decades; infection; open tibia; rate ... See more keywords
The Use of Computed Tomography Angiography to Predict Complications in Tibia Fractures: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002618
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To assess the ability of computed tomographic angiography (CTA) identified infrapopliteal vascular injury to predict complications in tibia fractures that do not require vascular surgical intervention. DESIGN Multicenter retrospective review. SETTING Six Level I… read more here.
Keywords: injury group; tibia fractures; injury; unplanned reoperation ... See more keywords
Displaced Tibia Fractures in Adolescents: Closed Reduction and Casting Versus Flexible Intramedullary Nails
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002273
Abstract: Introduction: Although there has been a recent trend towards the operative intervention of pediatric diaphyseal tibial fractures, there is sparse literature that supports this trend. This study compares the outcomes in children between 10 and… read more here.
Keywords: flexible intramedullary; reduction casting; closed reduction; tibia fractures ... See more keywords
The Effect of Free versus Local Flaps on Time to Union in Open Tibia Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009934
Abstract: Background: Early soft-tissue reconstruction of open fractures has been shown to decrease infection rates and improve rates of bony union. The purpose of this study was to compare the rates and time to union of… read more here.
Keywords: tibia fractures; union; open tibia; time union ... See more keywords