Ankle Arthrodesis Nail for 2-level Pathologic Tibial Fracture

Orthopaedie Zentrum Zuerich1 enrolled

Overview

Tibial pseudarthrosis in 83 year old patient suffering from pathologic fractures

The arthrodesis nail for hind foot problems is used as salvage for tibial fractures after failed plate fixation,

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Closed reduction, internal fixation

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 80 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: \- old age, fragility fracture, tibia Exclusion Criteria: * active osteomyelitis

Orthopaedie Zentrum Zuerich

Zurich, Switzerland

Weight bearing tolerance

Measuring walking distance

Time frame: 1 year

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