title: [Segmental fracture of the tibia].
abstract: Segmental fractures of the leg, though rare, often imply serious complications. We present a concept of management which considers the impaired circulation to fracture fragments. In our opinion plate osteosynthesis and medullary nailing should remain the exception; closed methods have priority. In open fractures external fixation devices are preferred.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Der Unterschenkeletagenbruch.