Peri-implant fracture of the distal tibia after intra-medullary nailing of a tibial fracture: A report of two cases

Varatharaj Mounasamy, Pingal Desai

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Abstract

Fracture of the tibia in the area of a pre-existing implant is not common. We report two cases of a fracture of the distal tibia at the distal interlocking screw site. We are not aware of any similar reports in the literature.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S279-S283
JournalEuropean Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
Volume23
Issue numberSUPPL. 2
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Intra-medullary nail
  • Peri-implant fracture
  • Tibia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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