Is intramedullary nailing good for tibiofibular fractures?

Treatment of tibiofibular fractures with intramedullary nailing is effective, but it is not indicated for all types of tibiofibular fractures. Tibiofibular fracture treatment with intramedullary nailing is a closed reduction, intramedullary pin internal fixation surgery. Therefore, the surgery is less traumatic, and because it is a closed reduction, the damage to the periosteum and the blood supply around the tissues is less, which is less likely to lead to non-union of the fracture and so on. Moreover, the therapeutic effect of intramedullary nailing is relatively reliable and can achieve satisfactory therapeutic effect. However, intramedullary nailing is not suitable for all tibiofibular fractures, for example, fractures with serious comminution, large bone defect, fractures with joint surface damage are not suitable, and it is still recommended to carry out internal fixation with incision and reduction plate. Moreover, it is difficult to treat tibiofibular fracture with intramedullary nailing, and many primary hospitals may not be able to achieve such technology. If you have a tibiofibular fracture, please go to a regular hospital to consult a professional doctor and choose a reasonable treatment plan.