Tibial bone lengthening via external fixation: Comparative study of the traditional technique and a technique with intramedullary nail assistance

Discussion and conclusions Lengthening over an intramedullary nail is more effective than using external fixation alone for tibial lengthening with regard to time of external fixation, index of external fixation and complication rate. We found no advantages in terms of consolidation and joint mobility.

Source: Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia - February 6, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research