Determining your implant: Templating a nail for the distal tibia fracture

Patrick J. Kellam; Graham J. Dekeyser; Justin M. Haller; Thomas F. Higgins; David L. Rothberg; Lucas S. Marchand

doi:10.1016/j.injury.2021.11.040

Determining your implant: Templating a nail for the distal tibia fracture

Patrick J. Kellam, Graham J. Dekeyser, Justin M. Haller, Thomas F. Higgins, David L. Rothberg, Lucas S. Marchand

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Abstract

The goal of this article is to aid the orthopedic surgeon in determining whether an intra-medullary (IM) device for fixation of a distal tibia fracture is feasible. Using Computed Tomography (CT) scans of the fracture, this review demonstrates a simple way to determine whether two or even three distal interlocking screws are achievable in stable bone. Additionally, this paper offers a summary chart of commonly used tibial nails which can be used for planning purposes. Finally, a clinical summary of very distal tibial shaft fractures treated with IM fixation is provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	789-797
Number of pages	9
Journal	Injury
Volume	53
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2021.11.040
State	Published - Feb 2022
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Distal tibia
Surgical planning
Tibia fracture
Tibial nail

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Emergency Medicine
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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