title: Plate fixation of open fractures of the tibia.
abstract: The results of immediate plate fixation of 97 open fractures of the tibial shaft in 95 patients are reported. Significant joint stiffness occurred in 11.4% and angular malunion of greater than 5 degrees in any plane was seen in 3.1%. The infection rate was 10.3%. However, even in those cases which develop delayed union or other complications, plate fixation of open fractures can produce excellent recovery of limb function.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, Nottingham, England.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Clifford
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Beauchamp
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Kellam
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Webb
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tile
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing