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ArticleInternational orthopaedics2022

Multiplanar fracture reducer versus manual traction in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures with intramedullary nails.

Kuo Zhao, Junzhe Zhang, Zhongzheng Wang, Yuchuan Wang, Junyong Li, Zhiyong Hou, Yingze Zhang, Wei Chen, Qi Zhang

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Kuo ZhaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Junzhe ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Zhongzheng WangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Yuchuan WangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Junyong LiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Zhiyong HouDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Yingze ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
Wei Chen *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China. drchenwei1@163.com.
Qi Zhang *NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University), Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China. drzhangqi1@163.com.

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objectThe purpose of this study was to propose a new traction device, a multiplanar fracture reducer (MFR), for the treatment of tibial shaft fractures with intramedullary nails (IMN). The efficiencies of the multiplanar fracture reducer and manual traction (MT) in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures with IMN were compared.

methodsFrom January 2019 to January 2020, a total of 79 patients were enrolled in this study, among whom 38 were treated with MFR while 41 were treated with MT. Their demographics and fracture characteristics, surgical data, and prognostic data between the two groups were compared.

resultsThe mean number of intra-operative fluoroscopies in the MFR group was less than that in the MT group (19.4 vs 21.2, p < 0.001); surgical procedures involving open reduction were more in the MT group than in MFR group (0 vs 5, p = 0.026); there were less assistants in the MFR group than in the MT group (1 vs 1.9, p < 0.001), while the average Lysholm Knee Function Score and knee flexion were 92.7 ± 2.0 and 128.8 ± 1.4 in the MFR group, and 91.9 ± 2.1 and 127.5 ± 1.8 in the MT group, respectively. Both LKFS and knee flexion in the MFR group were significantly better than those in the MT group (p = 0.032 and p < 0.001). The remaining data between the two groups were comparable.

conclusionMFR is a safe and effective device for the minimal invasive treatment of tibial shaft fractures fixed with IMN.

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Fracture Fixation, IntramedullaryTibial FracturesBone NailsFracture HealingHumansTractionTreatment OutcomeIntramedullary nailMultiplanar fracture reducerTibial shaft fractureTraction device

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