title: Minimally invasive plate fixation of the tibia.
abstract: The treatment of fractures of the distal third of the tibia has evolved with the development of improved imaging and surgical techniques. The outcome of treatment using conventional fixation is poor. We report a study on indirect reduction in 26 patients. All cases achieved radiological union and full weight bearing. The good to excellent results suggest that this method should be considered in metaphyseal fractures where intra-medullary nails are not suitable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Healthcare Hawkes Bay, Hastings, New Zealand. vasu_chitra@slingshot.co.nz
authors.forename: Vasu
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: Gareth
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Coulter
authors.forename: Vishal
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pai
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016474:Weight-Bearing