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MIPO technique in management of Proximal Tibia fractures
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Why is it important?
Proximal tibial fractures caused by high-energy mechanisms are associated with neurovascular injuries, compartment syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, contusion, crush injury to the soft tissues and open wounds. Management of proximal tibia fractures are difficult considering the limited soft tissue cover over the shin of tibia and vascular compromise following injury. Open reduction and internal fixation in oedematous vascular compromised skin will end up in complications like infection and wound dehiscence. Management of proximal tibia fractures using minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis reduces damage to surrounding soft tissues and helps in improved fracture healing without complications.
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Proximal Tibial fractures treated surgically using minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis technique gives early functional ability and early mobilisation of knee joint. Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis technique offers improved fracture healing without any risk of soft tissue complications when compared to conventional plating by open reduction and internal fixation.
Dr Sathish Muthu
Government Hospital, Velayuthampalayam, Karur, TN, India.
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This page is a summary of: Short term outcome analysis of proximal tibia fractures treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis, International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences, April 2018, AkiNik Publications,
DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2018.v4.i2m.129.
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