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ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2020

Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for short oblique diaphyseal tibia fractures: does fracture site affect the outcomes?

Gokay Eken, Cenk Ermutlu, Kemal Durak, Teoman Atici, Bartu Sarisozen, Adnan Cakar

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Gokay EkenBursa Acibadem Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Nilufer Bursa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9447-4749
Cenk ErmutluUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Nilufer Bursa, Turkey.
Kemal DurakUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Nilufer Bursa, Turkey.
Teoman AticiUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Nilufer Bursa, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3063-1930
Bartu SarisozenUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Nilufer Bursa, Turkey.
Adnan CakarUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Nilufer Bursa, Turkey.

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Abstract

objectiveTo report the results of patients with short oblique diaphyseal tibia fractures treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO). The secondary aim was to understand the effect of fracture location (midshaft or distal 1/3) on outcomes.

methodsTwenty-eight patients with short oblique (>30°) tibial shaft fractures (AO/OTA 42A2) treated with plate and MIPO technique between 2015 and 2019 were retrospectively assessed. Age, gender, follow-up time, fracture type (open or closed), operation time, postoperative infection rate, union time, ankle joint range of motion, and complications were analyzed. Patients' radiographs at a minimum 1-year follow-up were evaluated for malunion, nonunion, and implant-related complications.

resultsMean age and follow-up time were 47.0 ± 15.7 years and 18.3 ± 12.1 months, respectively. Mean bone union time was 3.66 ± 1.04 months in middle 1/3 diaphysis and 4.23 ± 1.48 months in distal 1/3 tibia fractures. Seven (25%) patients developed superficial infections. Mean union time, malunion rate, coronal and sagittal angulation, operation length, and infection rate were similar between the groups.

conclusionMIPO is an effective method for treatment of short oblique diaphyseal tibia fractures, and results in few complications. Both distal and midshaft fractures have similar union and malunion rates.

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TibiaTibial FracturesBone PlatesFracture Fixation, InternalFracture HealingHumansMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcomebone unionmalunionminimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesisnonunionplate osteosynthesisTibia fracture

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PMCPMC7585894

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