title: High-energy tibial shaft fractures.
abstract: High-energy tibial fractures are common injuries that are managed by most practicing orthopaedic surgeons. Many methods of treatment are available. This article reviews the options for skeletal stabilization, the risks and benefits of each, and the necessary concepts that effect outcome.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, 340 East Town Street, Suite 10-200, Columbus, Ohio 43215, USA.
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: French
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tornetta
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*