title: Tibial Nailing During Pregnancy: A Safe Option.
abstract: We present a case of a distal tibial fracture in a pregnant patient treated with an intermedullary device. The risks associated with operative treatment of fractures in pregnancy are discussed. The patient underwent a successful procedure using a novel tibial nail which reduced both operative time and radiation exposure. Surgical intervention allowed the mother to have a normal delivery. The patient had an excellent outcome with no adverse effects reported by either mother or baby.
authors.affiliation: The Stables, Church Lane, Southowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire. drwalsh@fsmail.net.|The Stables, Church Lane, Southowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire. drwalsh@fsmail.net.
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Walsh
authors.affiliation: Calderdale Royal Infirmary, Salterhebble, Halifax, West Yorkshire.
authors.forename: Ghulam
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mustafa
authors.affiliation: Calderdale Royal Infirmary, Salterhebble, Halifax, West Yorkshire.
authors.forename: Subash C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Halder
authors.affiliation: Calderdale Royal Infirmary, Salterhebble, Halifax, West Yorkshire.
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Chapman
keywords: Pregnancy; Pregnancy trauma; Tibial fracture; Tibial nail