Defining the Ideal “Nail Exit Path” of a Tibial Intramedullary Nail—A Computed Tomography Analysis of 860 Tibiae

Conclusions: We have presented an anatomic study analyzing the ideal nail exit path using computed tomography scans of 860 tibiae. We defined that the ideal nail exit path of a tibial nail is lateral with respect to the center of the tibial plafond. This is supported by previous clinical studies and has significant implications for preventing malalignment when treating distal tibial fractures with intramedullary nailing.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research