External fixators in fracture of proximal third tibia

Dr. Sharad Hardikar; Dr. Shrinivas Prakash; Dr. Madan Hardikar; Dr. Saurabh Pagdal; Dr. Vishnu Palve

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

External fixators in fracture of proximal third tibia

Dr. Sharad Hardikar, Dr. Shrinivas Prakash, Dr. Madan Hardikar, Dr. Saurabh Pagdal, Dr. Vishnu Palve

Abstract :

PURPOSE Evaluate results of External fixators in high energy proximal tibia fractures. METHODS Thirty four patients were included in this retrospective study RESULTS The IOWA knee score was excellent in 67.64 % (n=23), good in 20.58% (n=7), fair in 5.88% (n=2) and poor in 5.88% (n=2).Mean IOWA SCORE was 92. The knee range of motion was >120 degree in 82% and >100 degree in 94%. The rate of union is 100%. CONCLUSION External Fixator is a reliable method for stabilization of high energy proximal tibial fractures. It�s a good alternative to other methods of fixation in proximal tibia fracture.