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Tibial intramedullary nailing in the lateral decubitus position: Technical notes and preliminary clinical outcomes.

Lei Xu, Wanbo Zhu, Kai Xie, Lei Liu, Xianzuo Zhang, Jiazhao Yang, Xujin Wang, Shiyuan Fang

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Article in Medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Suprapatellar tibial fracture nailing is associated with lower rate for acute compartment syndrome and the need for fasciotomy compared with the infrapatellar approach.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2024
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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Lei XuDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China.
Wanbo ZhuDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China.ORCID 0000-0003-3457-3432
Kai XieDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China.
Lei LiuDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China.
Xianzuo ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China.
Jiazhao YangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China.
Xujin WangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China.
Shiyuan FangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China.
University of Science and Technology of China · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTraditional intramedullary nailing (IMN) for tibial shaft fractures through an infrapatellar approach is typically performed in the supine position and requires a specially designed operative table and an experienced assistant throughout the surgery. We attempted to perform IMN for tibial fractures in the lateral decubitus position to make the process easier both for surgeons and radiographers.

methodsA total of 36 tibial IMN procedures were performed with the patient in the lateral position from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2016. The technical feasibility and early results were evaluated.

resultsThe mean time to complete the nailing procedure during surgery was 78.4 ± 1.1 min. The mean intraoperative time for fluoroscopy was 36.7 ± 1.1 min. No radiographic angular malalignment or bone non-union was reported. No surgical site infections or other surgery-related complications occurred in our series.

conclusionTibial IMN through an infrapatellar approach in the lateral decubitus position may be a valuable alternative as it simplifies the procedure for both surgeons and radiographers. This technique is highly effective for surgical operation and fluoroscopy compared to traditional supine position. This technique also seems to provide satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes in our preliminary clinical outcomes.

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Bone NailsAdultFemaleFracture Fixation, IntramedullaryHumansMalePatient PositioningRetrospective StudiesTibiaTibial FracturesTreatment Outcome

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