Result of closed interlocking intramedullary nail in tibial shaft fracture

Abstract

The management of tibial diaphyseal fractures has always held a particular interest for orthopedic surgeons. Not only they are relatively common but also they are often difficult to treat. This prospective study was carried out at SSG Hospital & Medical College Baroda from December 2017 to November 2018. 23 patients were treated by closed interlocking intramedullary nail. Goal of this study was to find out a safe, effective management of fracture, early mobility of patient, functional joint motion and short stay in hospital. Routine follow up was carried out in 23 patients. In 20 cases, fracture (86.95%) were united, 2 cases (8.69%) needed dynamisation with autogenous bone grafting and 1 case devoloped non-union. Study showed interlocking nailing in tibia provides early mobility of patients, reduces hospital stay and fracture unites without joint stiffness and less complication.