Purpose. To assess the results of concurrent intramedullary nailing plus plate osteosynthesis for fractures of the distal tibia and fibula. Methods. 15 men and 10 women (mean age, 35 years) with concurrent fractures of the distal tibia and fibula underwent intramedullary nailing (for the tibia) and plate osteosynthesis (for the fibula). 17 fractures were type A1, 6 type A2, and 2 type A3. Compound type IIIB or more extensive fractures were excluded. Results. The mean follow-up duration was 2 years. The mean time to bone union was 20 weeks. Six patients underwent dynamisation and 4 bone grafting. Two patients had malalignment (angulation of >5º in any plane), but none was rotational. No patient had shortening, hardware breakdown, or deep-seated infection. Two patients had superficial cellulitis at the site of the distal locking screws. Conclusion. Concurrent intramedullary nailing andIntramedullary nailing and plate osteosynthesis for fractures of the distal metaphyseal tibia and fibula Ajay Krishan, Chetan Peshin, Dara SinghDepartment of Orthopaedics, GMC Jammu, India Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Dr Chetan Peshin, Department of Orthopaedics, GMC Jammu, India. E-mail: chetanpeshin@gmail.com Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery ����������������� �����������������plate osteosynthesis for fractures of the distal tibia and fibula is effective in preventing malalignment. Plate osteosynthesis for the fibula provides additional stability even when a single distal locking bolt is used to fix the intramedullary nail to the tibia.
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