Effectiveness of Nail Dynamization in Delayed Union of Tibial Shaft Fractures: Relationship Between Fracture Morphology, Callus Diameter, and Union Rates.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43465-021-00523-1
Abstract: Objective Dynamization has already been described as a secondary intervention for delay unions of tibial shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. Although it's a common procedure, it is not widely supported in the literature. The… read more here.
Keywords: rate; dynamization; fracture; union ... See more keywords
NURD 2.0: Prediction of tibial nonunion after intramedullary nail fixation at any time within 3 months after injury.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.12.024
Abstract: Introduction Nonunion after fixation of long bones negatively impacts outcomes and requires additional surgery. The ability to predict likelihood of nonunion after tibial shaft fracture would be helpful to clinicians and patients. The goal of… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; tibial shaft; nonunion; time ... See more keywords
Tibial shaft fracture: A large-scale study defining the injured population and associated injuries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2017.07.012
Abstract: This is the first large-scale study to define the injured population and examine associated injuries for patients with tibial shaft fractures. Patients over 18 years of age in the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) who… read more here.
Keywords: large scale; scale study; associated injuries; tibial shaft ... See more keywords
Trajectory of Short- and Long-Term Recovery of Tibial Shaft Fractures After Intramedullary Nail Fixation
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000886
Abstract: Objective: To determine the trajectory of recovery after tibial shaft fracture treated with intramedullary nail over the first 5 years and to evaluate the magnitude of the changes in functional outcome at various time intervals.… read more here.
Keywords: tibial shaft; intramedullary nail; trajectory; recovery tibial ... See more keywords
Segmental Tibia Fractures: An Analysis of Complication and Healing Rates
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001132
Abstract: Objectives: To determine the most commonly associated injuries, complications, and healing rates of patients sustaining segmental tibial shaft fractures. Design: Retrospective review. Setting: Two Level I trauma centers. Patients: A total of 108 patients with… read more here.
Keywords: shaft fractures; tibial shaft; time union; healing rates ... See more keywords
The Effect of Foot Massage on Pain Intensity and Anxiety in Patients Having Undergone a Tibial Shaft Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001320
Abstract: Objective: To determine the effect of massage therapy on pain intensity and anxiety in patients who have undergone tibial shaft fracture surgery. Design: This study was a randomized clinical trial with a pre–post design. As… read more here.
Keywords: massage; pain intensity; anxiety; tibial shaft ... See more keywords
A Machine Learning Algorithm to Identify Patients at Risk of Unplanned Subsequent Surgery After Intramedullary Nailing for Tibial Shaft Fractures.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002070
Abstract: OBJECTIVES In the SPRINT trial, 18% of patients with a tibial shaft fracture (TSF) treated with intramedullary nailing (IMN) had one or more unplanned subsequent surgical procedures. It is clinically relevant for surgeon and patient… read more here.
Keywords: subsequent surgery; tibial shaft; unplanned subsequent; surgery ... See more keywords
Definitive Fixation Outcomes of Open Tibial Shaft Fractures: Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002090
Abstract: Objectives: To delineate if there were differences in outcomes between definitive fixation strategies in open tibial shaft fractures. Data Sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and OpenGrey. Study Selection: Randomized and Quasi-randomized studies analyzing adult patients (>18… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; open tibial; tibial shaft; shaft fractures ... See more keywords
Tibial Shaft and Pilon Fractures With Associated Syndesmotic Injury: A Matched Cohort Assessment
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002252
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Objective: To determine the outcomes of pilon and tibial shaft fractures with syndesmotic injuries compared with similar fractures without syndesmotic injury. Design: Retrospective case–control study. Setting: Level… read more here.
Keywords: syndesmotic injury; tibial shaft; injury; shaft pilon ... See more keywords
What Is the Rate of Displacement of Occult Posterior Malleolus Fractures in Nailed Tibial Shaft Fractures?
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002435
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Objective: To describe the radiographic consequences of posterior malleolus fractures (PMF) present with tibial shaft fractures fixed with intramedullary nails. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Level 1… read more here.
Keywords: malleolus fractures; posterior malleolus; shaft fractures; displacement ... See more keywords
Minimal Clinically Important Differences of Patient Reported Outcome Information System Physical Function in Tibial Shaft Fracture Patients.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002600
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Calculate the minimal clinically important differences (MCID) of Patient Reported Outcome Information System Physical Function (PROMIS PF) scores for patients with operatively treated tibial shaft fractures. DESIGN Retrospective Cohort Study. SETTING A Level 1… read more here.
Keywords: anchor based; tibial shaft; distribution based;