MINIMAL INVASIVE PLATE OSTEOSYNTHESIS OF CLOSE FRACTURES OF DISTAL TIBIA
Abstract
Background: The limited soft tissue, subcutaneous location and poor vascularity render the tibialfractures very challenging. Treatment of distal tibial fractures using minimally invasive plate
osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique may minimise damage to soft tissues and the vascular integrity
of bony fragments, leaving comminuted fragments out of the mechanical construct, preserving soft
tissues with limited operative exposure. This descriptive study was conducted to assess the
outcome of patients treated with MIPO technique for distal tibial fractures. Methods: Seventy
three cases of multifragmentary fractures of the distal tibia admitted in Bahawal Victoria
Hospitals, Bahawalpur between April 2009 and October 2010 were included in this study.
Patient's outcome in terms of period of radiologic union of the fractured segments and period of
full weight bearing capacity were accessed. Results: There were 66 males and 7 females of mean
age 43 years. The mean follow-up period was 13 weeks. (Ranging from 9-16 weeks). All patients
were fully weight bearing at 16 weeks (ranging 9-16 weeks) showing radiological union. There
were two superficial infections treated successfully using oral antibiotics and no failures of
fixation. There were no cases of rotational malalignment. Conclusion: MIPO is an effective
method of treatment for distal tibial fractures. The use of indirect reduction techniques and small
incisions is technically demanding but decreases surgical trauma to soft tissues.
Keywords: Distal tibial fractures, Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis, MIPO
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