Orthopaedic surgeon’s nightmare: iatrogenic fractures of talus and medial malleolus following tibial nailing
【Abstract】Intramedullary interlocking nailing is the gold standard for treatment of tibial shaft fractures. The growing use of intramedullary nailing has resulted in an increased number of tibial nailing in daily clinical practice. Despite adequate surgeon experience, tibial nailing is not with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Chinese Journal of Traumatology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/434 |
| Summary: | 【Abstract】Intramedullary interlocking nailing is the
gold standard for treatment of tibial shaft fractures. The
growing use of intramedullary nailing has resulted in an
increased number of tibial nailing in daily clinical practice.
Despite adequate surgeon experience, tibial nailing is not
without complications if proper techniques are not followed.
A case of iatrogenic talar neck and medial malleolus frac-tures during intramedullary nailing of tibia in a 24-year-old
male is reported. It is believed to be caused by forceful
hammering of insertion zig with foot dorsiflexed. To the best
of our knowledge, no such case has been reported in the
literature. It is possible to reduce the risk of this complica-tion by adoption of preventive measures.
Key words: Tibial fracture; Talus; Fracture fixation,
intramedullary |
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| ISSN: | 1008-1275 |