Management of open Fractures of both Bones of Leg Treated by Internal Fixation of Fibula and External Fixation of Tibia
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
A prospective study of open fractures of both bones of leg in 25 patients managed and stabilized with Internal Fixation of Fibula and External Fixation of Tibia was undertaken at the Department of Orthopaedics, Govt. Medical College, Amritsar from July 2015 - July 2017. Inclusion criteria of study were open grade II, IIIA and IIIB fractures according to modified Gustilo-Anderson classification. Common mode of injury was road traffic accidents in 20 (80%). Age ranged between 5 - 75 years, average 38.2 years. Males were 21 (84%) and 4(16%) females. Split thickness skin graft (12 (48%) out of 25 cases) and rotational fasciocutaneous flap (3 (12%) out of 25 cases) was given to cover the exposed bone. 21 fractures out of 25 united. Average time to union was 19.87 weeks (range, 12-28 weeks). Major complications were pin tract infection in 04 (16%) patients, delayed union in 02 (8%) and non-union in 03 (12%) patients
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Dr Iqbal Singh Ghai
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