title: Techniques for the surgical treatment of distal tibia fractures.
abstract: Surgical management of extra-articular distal tibia fractures has evolved because of the high rate of complications with conventional techniques and the technically challenging aspects of the surgery. Open reduction and internal fixation with plating or nailing remain the gold standards of treatment, and minimally invasive techniques have reduced wound complications and increased healing. Adequate reduction and stabilization as well as appropriate soft tissue management are imperative to achieving good outcomes in these fractures.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics, Geisinger Health System, 100 North Academy, Danville, PA 17821, USA.
authors: Raveesh Daniel
authors: RD
authors: Richard
authors: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, 590 Wakara Way, Salt Lake, UT 84108, USA.
authors: Erik
authors: E
authors: Kubiak
authors: Department of Orthopaedics, Geisinger Health System, 100 North Academy, Danville, PA 17821, USA. Electronic address: dshorwitz@geisinger.edu.
authors: Daniel Scott
authors: DS
authors: Horwitz
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D003646:Debridement; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011182:Postoperative Care; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing
keywords: Distal tibia fractures; Internal fixation; Open reduction; Surgical treatment