Posterior tibial nerve palsy after intramedullary nailing.
Three cases of posterior tibial nerve palsy following reamed intramedullary nailing of the tibia are presented. This is a rare complication causing considerable morbidity. The possible mechanisms of neural injury are reviewed and guidelines for prevention are outlined.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, England.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D013979:Tibial Nerve / Q000293:injuries