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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-5-5
pubmed:abstractText
The unreamed tibial nail (UTN) combines the advantages of the external fixator (preservation of the cortical blood supply) with that of conventional intramedullary nailing (closed system, high patient comfort, no pin problems) in the treatment of the lower leg fracture [5]. Within 1 year (III/92 to III/93) 31 closed and 2 open fractures were stabilised with UTN. In 67% (22 persons) we found fractures of the A1, A2 and A3 types according to the AO classification. In 6 patients there was a combined lesion with involvement of the ankle joint. A follow-up of 27 patients was done, extending to an average of 6 months postoperatively. The clinical and radiological results were excellent in 26; average fracture healing time was about 12-14 weeks.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0023-8236
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
379
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
32-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
[The unreamed tibial intramedullary nail in treatment of tibial fractures--initial experiences].
pubmed:affiliation
Universitätsklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Graz, Osterreich.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract