Gary Ulrich¹* Kameron Kraus¹ and David Rich MS²

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA
²Eclipse Orthopaedics LLC, Warsaw, IN, USA

*Corresponding Author: Gary Ulrich, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA.

Received: April 17, 2023; Published: May 22, 2023

Abstract

Tibial malrotation represents a complication of tibial shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. Tibial malrotation has been described as ≥ 10 degrees and the incidence varies from 0 to 41% in the literature. The effect of tibial malrotation on patient outcome ranges from being asymptomatic and having no complications to issues with cosmesis, gait kinematics, joint contact pressures, and osteoarthritis in adjacent joints. Tibial malrotation can be measured with a physical exam, CT scan, or fluoroscopy. In this review, we discuss the literature with regards to the effect of tibial malrotation on patient outcome as well as review methods to measure tibial rotation.

Keywords:Tibial Malrotation; Tibial Torsion; Tibial Intramedullary Nailing; Tibial Fractures

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Citation

Citation: Gary Ulrich., et al. “Tibial Malrotation Following Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Fractures”.Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 6.6 (2023): 58-62.

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