Peri-implant fracture of the distal tibia after intra-medullary nailing of a tibial fracture: a report of two cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Fracture of the tibia in the area of a pre-existing implant is not common. We report two cases of a fracture of the distal tibia at the distal interlocking screw site. We are not aware of any similar reports in the literature.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Periprosthetic Fractures
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- tibia