Clinical effects of expert tibial nail in treating distal tibial fracture

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical effects of expert tibial nail in treating distal tibial fracture. METHODS:From January 2010 to December 2012, 74 patients with distal tibial fracture were randomly divided into 2 groups, experimental group (n=37) and control group (n=37). Patients in experimental group were treated with expert tibial nail fixation while patients in control group were treated with anatomical plate fixation. The surgical information and postoperative recovery of the two groups were compared.RESULTS: There was no significant differences of operative time, blood loss, times of X-ray exam, postoperative hospital stay and incidence of major complications between the two groups ( P>0.05);Preoperative hospital time, total hospitalization time, full weight bearing time and bone healing time of experimental group were shorter than that of control group (P<0.05); There was no significant differences of post-operative rehabilitation and function score between the two groups according to Ankle Symptom and Function Score and Johner&Wruhs Score ( P>0.05).CONCLUSION:Expert tibial nail is effective in treating tibial fracture, which is conducive to the patient's early recovery, and is worthy of promotion.