Abstract

Tibial shaft fractures are a commonly seen injury in orthopedic trauma patients. Fractures commonly occur following high energy mechanisms, such as motor vehicle collisions. There are multiple ways to stabilize tibial shaft fractures. Knowledge of the indications, contraindications, techniques, and complications associated with each technique allows the orthopedic surgeon to make the appropriate decision for each patient by providing both fracture and patient characteristics. This review discusses the indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications associated with intramedullary nailing, minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis, and external fixation of tibial shaft fractures.

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