Abstract

Closed reduction and fixation by transfixation pinning is a successful operation for nonunion of the tibia following failure of intramedullary pin fixation. This technique has several advantages. It allows compression at the site of nonunion. It can be performed in a short time and causes minimal tissue trauma. The joints are not restricted and the patient has unrestricted ambulation.

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