Do Poller screws effect union in tibial shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing?

Tibial shaft fractures continue to represent some of the most common long bone injuries in the United Kingdom (UK), with an annual incidence of 16.9 per 100,000 people [1]. Injury mechanisms range from low energy, indirect twisting forces to high energy, direct impacts that occur during road traffic accidents [2]. The tibia's long subcutaneous border and corresponding lack of soft tissue coverage also result in an increased susceptibility to open fractures and its associated complications [3]. Treatment options can broadly split into conservative and operative management.
Source: Injury - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research