In the creation of an interlocking nail for the tibia, precise steps ensure successful insertion and stability. The nail is connected to an insertion handle via a nail extension. It is then guided ...

The Patel-Sharma fracture involves a fibular-sided avulsion of the Posterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (PITFL), a unique ...

India: A recent randomized comparative pilot study, published online in Apollo Medicine has highlighted the potential of ...

A "groundbreaking" £1.65 million treatment has been approved for use on the NHS, offering patients with severe sickle cell disease some hope of a cure. It is believed around 1,700 people could be ...

Background Tibia shaft fractures (TSF) are common for men and women and cause substantial morbidity, healthcare use, and costs. The impact of nonunions on healthcare use and costs is poorly described.

This research topic aims to provide a collection of reports to present novel concepts and techniques on the treatment of hip fractures for avoiding postoperative complications. The lateral femoral ...

Fractures of the tibial plateau are severe injuries, accounting for 5–8% of all fractures of the lower leg. The most frequent reasons for these injuries are falls, traffic accidents and sports ...

Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Ningbo 315103, China Engineering Research Center of Chinese Ministry of Education for Biological ...

Treatment is rest ... help with the diagnosis of each condition. Stress fractures cause pain actually within the involved bone, usually the tibia. At first, the pain is worst during activity ...