Locking Compression Plate Osteosynthesis In Fracture Of Distal Tibia – Result Of 27 Patients

Abstract

Minimally invasive techniques in distal tibial fractures are technically feasible and may be advantageous in that it minimizes soft tissue compromise and devascularization of the fracture fragments. This study describes results of Twenty seven cases of fractures of the distal tibia treated by using the metaphyseal locking plate (LCP) as an internal fixator. Patient's outcome in terms of period of radiologic union of the fractured segments and period of full weight bearing capacity were access. There were 22 males and 5 females of mean age 37.7 years. All patients were fully weight bearing at 20 weeks (ranging 12- 32 weeks) showing radiological union. There were six superficial infections treated successfully using oral antibiotics, 2 deep infections and 7 patients had hardware related complication. MIPO is an effective method for distal tibial fractures. The use of indirect reduction techniques and small incisions is technically demanding but decreases surgical trauma to soft tissues.