J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1988 Feb;23(1):87-96. 10.4055/jkoa.1988.23.1.87.

A Clinical Study of Segmental Tibial Fracture

• Chang IY
• Chung YK
• Yaung WK
• Ryoo JG

• KMID: 2444667
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1988.23.1.87

Abstract

Thirty cases of segmental tibial fracture were treated during the period from January, 1980 to January, 1987. The following results were obtained. 1. Type I, high middle segment, was most common(16 cases, 52%). 2. High incidence of open fracture(22 cases, 71%). 3. Closed fractures were internally fixated whereas open ones, externally. 4. Higher union rates in intramedullary nailing. 5. External fixators, such as Monofixateur, were effective in severe open fractures.

Keyword

Tibia; Fracture; Segmental; Treatment

MeSH Terms

Clinical Study*
External Fixators
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Fractures, Closed
Fractures, Open
Incidence
Tibia
Tibial Fractures*