Evaluation of clinical and functional outcome of internal fixation with intra medullary interlocking nailing with ‘Poller’ blocking screws in tibial metaphyseal fractures

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the Clinical and Functional Outcome of Closed Reduction/Open Reduction and Internal fixation with Intramedullary Inter Locking Nailing with “Poller” Blocking Screws” in Tibial Metaphyseal Fractures. Materials and Methods:This is a prospective study of 20 cases of tibial metaphyseal fractures treated with open reduction/closed reduction with statically locked intra medullary nailing with ‘poller screws’ done in our Govt Theni Medical College Hospital, between August 2014 and September 2016. In our study, the test used for data analysis is ANOVA test. Conclusion We conclude that the surgical management of, open reduction/closed reduction with intra medullary interlocking nailing and poller screws in tibial metaphyseal fractures is effective in achieving the fracture alignment with poller screw acting as a reduction tool.