Progression of Tibia Fracture Healing Using RUST: Are Early Radiographs Helpful?

Conclusions: The median time to radiographic union (RUST = 9) after tibial nailing was approximately 20 weeks, and little radiographic healing occurred within the first 8 weeks after surgery. Routine radiographs in this period may offer little additional information in the absence of clinical concerns such as new trauma, malalignment, or infection. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research