Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 128-135, April 2008

Distal Tibia Nonunions and Malunions

  • Lori K. Reed, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Lori K. Reed, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 981080 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-1080
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  • Matthew A. Mormino, MD

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Although tibia metaphyseal nonunions are rare, their treatment is often complex. This article includes a review of the literature regarding this problem and discusses the merits of techniques for the management of distal tibia nonunions. These techniques include intramedullary nailing, fine-wire fixation, and the authors preferred method of blade plate reconstruction.

Keywords: distal, tibia, nonunions, malunions

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PII: S1048-6666(08)00014-1

doi:10.1053/j.oto.2008.09.002

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 128-135, April 2008

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