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Fibular fixation as an adjuvant to tibial intramedullary nailing

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Description: Fibular fixation as an adjuvant to tibial intramedullary nailing in the treatment of combined distal third tibia and fibula fractures: a biomechanical investigation P.M. Morin, R. Reindl, E.J. Harvey, L. Beckman, T. Steffen Can J Surg, Vol. 51, No. 1, February 2008
Conclusion: Fibular plating in addition to tibial IM fixation of distal third tibia and fibula fractures leads to slightly increased resistance to torsional forces. This small improvement may not be clinically relevant.

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Author/Contact: Rudy Reindl
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Language: English

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