Intramedullary Nailing Versus Percutaneous Locked Plating of Extra-Articular Proximal Tibial Fractures: Comparison of 56 Cases

Abstract

Neither IMN or PLP showed a distinct advantage in the treatment of proximal extra-articular tibial fractures. Apex anterior malreduction however was the most prevalent form of malreduction in both groups. Additional surgical reduction techniques were frequently needed with IMN, whereas removal of implants seems to be more commonly needed with PLP.