Stabilisation of Spiral Fracture of the Distal Tibia
using
Poller (Blocking) screws
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Basic Technique for Easier Understanding
Spiral fractures of the distal tibia can be quite difficult to reduced by closed means, i.e with a nail without using a poller screw(s).
Bellow I am presenting the case for basic understanding of the poller screw technique using a nail to compress the fracture. I am expecting this fracture to heal in 3 months time with minimal callus. Patient will be full weight bearing throughout the treatment.
Bellow I am presenting the case for basic understanding of the poller screw technique using a nail to compress the fracture. I am expecting this fracture to heal in 3 months time with minimal callus. Patient will be full weight bearing throughout the treatment.
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And after 5 weeks...
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Suggestion:
Try and draw a vertical line though the middle of the nail in the ap view.
Try and draw a vertical line though the middle of the nail in the ap view.
Further 6 weeks down the line...
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