What is intramedullary nailing for tibia and fibula fractures?

After tibia and fibula fractures, surgical treatment is generally performed under current circumstances, and intramedullary nail fixation is the gold standard for surgical treatment of tibia fractures. During surgery, closed reduction is generally performed with intramedullary nail fixation, and the fracture ends are generally not disturbed, the soft tissue stripping of the fracture ends is reduced, and the blood supply of the local soft tissue is not damaged, so as not to affect the healing of the fracture. If the fracture reduction is relatively difficult during intramedullary nail fixation, a small incision can be performed to assist in reduction if necessary. Intramedullary nail fixation is a relatively stable fixation, so in general, the fracture heals by secondary intention. Within 6 to 8 weeks after intramedullary nail fixation, you can generally walk on the ground, but you should be careful to avoid weight bearing.

Treatment of tibia and fibula fractures

Tibia and fibula fractures are a very common type of fracture in bone injuries. Direct or indirect violence can cause tibia and fibula fractures. Tibia and fibula fractures can cause pain, swelling, deformity, and limited movement in the lower leg. Tibia and fibula fractures, if they occur in children and their displacement is generally not obvious, can be treated non-surgically with external fixation with plaster or braces. Tibia and fibula fractures, if they occur in adults, generally have obvious displacement and are often open fractures. At this time, surgical treatment is generally required. Surgical treatment needs to restore the load-bearing function of the lower leg and the original anatomical structure of the tibia and fibula. At the same time, internal fixation treatment stabilizes the fracture ends, and functional exercises can be performed early to facilitate the recovery of lower leg function.

Complications of tibia and fibula fractures

Tibial fracture is one of the most common fractures in clinical practice. After a tibia and fibula fracture, the fracture ends will bleed profusely. If the bleeding cannot be removed from the body in time, it will cause increased pressure in the tissue at the fracture site. Excessive pressure will cause compartment syndrome in the lower leg, which is a very dangerous complication. It can cause functional impairment at the mildest and even limb necrosis and even endanger life at the worst. Once a complication such as compartment syndrome occurs, surgery must be performed immediately to cut the tissue open, decompress it, and drain the accumulated blood.