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. 2019 Mar;33(3):e100-e103.
doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000001354.

Use of a Novel Tibial Traction Triangle for Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures

Ashoke K Sathy  1 , Pooja Prabhakar  1 , Muhammad Harirah  1 , Michael Hay  2
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Use of a Novel Tibial Traction Triangle for Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures

Ashoke K Sathy et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2019 Mar.

Abstract

Malalignment after intramedullary nailing of proximal and distal tibia fractures remains a significant problem. We describe the use of a novel device to ease treatment of tibia fractures that undergo intramedullary nailing. The tibial traction triangle is simple and easy to use and allows for better reductions, leading to lower rates of malalignment. A prospective series of 11 patients is presented.

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