Use of a Novel Tibial Traction Triangle for Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures

Ashoke K. Sathy, Pooja Prabhakar, Muhammad Harirah, Michael Hay

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Abstract

Malalignment after intramedullary nailing of proximal and distal tibia fractures remains a significant problem. We describe the use of a novel device to ease treatment of tibia fractures that undergo intramedullary nailing. The tibial traction triangle is simple and easy to use and allows for better reductions, leading to lower rates of malalignment. A prospective series of 11 patients is presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)E100-E103
JournalJournal of orthopaedic trauma
Volume33
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2019

Keywords

  • Distal tibia intramedullary nailing
  • Malalignment
  • Reduction maneuvers
  • Tibia fracture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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