When treating tibial fractures, how can surgeons get the best possible results? The supra patellar tibia nail surgical technique has become an advancement in orthopedic procedures over the years, providing a minimally invasive method with major advantages. This method has become more common because it can help keep tibial shaft fractures in better alignment and […]
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It appears that intramedullary nailing is now the treatment of choice for diaphyseal tibial fractures. Nail placement provides excellent fracture stability, prevents misalignment, and allows rapid mobilization. The best way to get to the tibia to nail is to split the patellar tendon and infrapatellar tendon with the knee bent at a 90-degree angle. Surgeons […]