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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2018

Angle Stable Interlocking Intramedullary Nails for Tibial Plateau Fractures.

Peng Jia, Feng-Cheng Lu, Kifayat Ullah, Man Zhang, Yan-Sheng Dong, Chao Xiong, Zhi-Hui Zhao, Jin-Feng Wang, Ju-Wen Chen, Yong-Qing Wang

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Article in Orthopaedic surgery, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  1. Intramedullary nail fixation for tibial plateau fractures: a systematic review of techniques and outcomes.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2026
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10 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Peng JiaGraduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Feng-Cheng LuDepartment of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Kifayat UllahDepartment of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Man ZhangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Yan-Sheng DongSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, China.
Chao XiongDepartment of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Zhi-Hui ZhaoDepartment of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Jin-Feng WangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Ju-Wen ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Yong-Qing WangDepartment of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Tianjin Fourth Central Hospital · CNTianjin University of Technology · CNTianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveAngle stable interlocking intramedullary nail (ASIN), a novel technique, has rarely been used for treatment of tibial plateau fractures (TPF). This retrospective study was designed to introduce this novel technique, ASIN, as well as to describe the initial experience and verify the effectiveness when ASIN was used for the management for TPF.

methodsA cohort of 19 cases with closed TPF aged from 18-70 years with at least 23 months follow-up from November 2008 to September 2013 was analyzed retrospectively. All patients underwent the ASIN procedure, which was performed by the same group of surgeons. Perioperative and postoperative parameters like the measurement of radiographic pictures, surgical data, and clinical function were recorded including the changes in treatment. A modified Hohl-Luck radiological and functional score combined with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score were applied to evaluate the final results and to provide reliable data through the whole procedure when applying the ASIN procedure.

resultsThe patients were followed up regularly for an average of 26.3 (range, 23-34) months. All patients achieved a bony union at an average of 15.1 weeks with no incidences of malunion, nonunion, or infection. Anatomical reduction of the articular surface was obtained in 16 patients. No secondary failure of fixation occurred. The mean postoperative knee flexion was 122.9°. The modified Hohl-Luck radiological and functional score was excellent and good, respectively, in 16 patients. The mean HSS score was 89.4.

conclusionThe angle stable interlocking intramedullary nail system turned out to be a viable alternative protocol in the treatment of tibia plateau fractures and provided satisfactory results, with good fracture reduction, biomechanical fixation, low rates of complications, and passable postoperative knee function.

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Bone NailsAdolescentAdultAgedFollow-Up StudiesFracture Fixation, IntramedullaryFracture HealingHumansIntra-Articular FracturesKnee InjuriesKnee JointMiddle AgedRadiographyRange of Motion, ArticularRecovery of FunctionRetrospective StudiesIntra-articular fractureIntramedullary nailingPlateau fractureTibia

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PMID29770583
PMCPMC6594501
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