J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1995 Aug;30(4):1071-1077. 10.4055/jkoa.1995.30.4.1071.

The Use of May Anatomical Bone Plate in The Treatment of Distal One - Third Fracture of the Tibial Shaft

• Kim MK
• Choi NH
• Ahn HK

• KMID: 2423437
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1995.30.4.1071

Abstract

Many modalities of the treatment of fractures of distal 1/3 of tibia were introduced. But, May anatomical bone plate is considered to be a valuable method in treating distal 1/3 tibial fractures because of reduction potentiality by their contour, ability of firm fixation, decreased complications. Twenty two patients having distal 1/3 tibial fractures, were treated by May anatomical bone plate, at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inchon Chirstian Hospital from January 1988 to December 1993. The results were follows; 1. Ninteen cases(86%) out of 22 were closed fractures and the remaining 3 cases(14%) were open fracrues, the comminuted fractures were 6 cases(22%) and the segmental fractures were 2 cases(9%). 2. Average interval from injuy to operation was 16.8 days and 21 cases had associated injuries. 3. The mean duration of bone union was 16.9 weeks. 4. Seven cases(31.8%) of delayed union and two cases(9.1%) of superficial infection were noted.

Keyword

Tibia; Distal 1/3; Fracture; Mav anatomical bone plate

MeSH Terms

Bone Plates*
Fractures, Closed
Fractures, Comminuted
Humans
Incheon
Methods
Orthopedics
Tibia
Tibial Fractures