Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine for Boys, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
10.58675/2682-339X.2899
Abstract
Background: Tibial fractures are the most common long bone fractures encountered by most Orthopedic surgeons, and the majority of them are compound fractures. Since one-third of the tibial surface is subcutaneous, open fractures are more common in the tibia than in any other long bone. Aim: To assess results of primary tibial nailing of open tibial diaphyseal fractures G I and G II in adult patients regarding union information and complication. Patients and methods: This prospective interventional study involved 15 patients with diaphyseal tibial open fractures who were admitted to the Orthopedic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine Al-Azhar University, and Zagazig General Hospital. Time from 2020 to 2024, about 60 months. Results: It found that shaft fractures were more frequent than upper and lower, and most of the fractures were grade I. It found a statistically significant good negative correlation between the time interval to surgery and time to complete union. It found a statistically significant good positive association between time to complete union and complications, while a statistically significant negative correlation was observed between time to complete union and satisfaction. It found a statistically significant positive association between fracture grade and complications and time to complete union. Conclusion: Intramedullary nailing is the best technique for managing Gustilo type III open tibial fractures due to its reduced occurrence of infectious complications and problems with fracture healing.
Khattab, A., Elguishi, A., & Elsherbiny, E. (2025). Results of Primary Tibial Nailing of Open Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures in Adults. Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2025(2), 44-48. doi: 10.58675/2682-339X.2899
MLA
Ahmed Lotfy Mohamed Khattab; Ali Mohamed Elguishi; Elsherbiny Ali Elsherbiny. "Results of Primary Tibial Nailing of Open Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures in Adults", Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2025, 2, 2025, 44-48. doi: 10.58675/2682-339X.2899
HARVARD
Khattab, A., Elguishi, A., Elsherbiny, E. (2025). 'Results of Primary Tibial Nailing of Open Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures in Adults', Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2025(2), pp. 44-48. doi: 10.58675/2682-339X.2899
VANCOUVER
Khattab, A., Elguishi, A., Elsherbiny, E. Results of Primary Tibial Nailing of Open Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures in Adults. Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2025; 2025(2): 44-48. doi: 10.58675/2682-339X.2899