Background Distal tibial fractures are notorious for being associated with skin complications such as wound dehiscence and infection. The use of angle-stable external locked plate has a dual advantage, acting as an external fixator, which avoids the complications associated with conventional open surgery, and avoiding the cumbersome bulky external frames traditionally used for lower limb fractures...
Background Distal tibial fractures are notorious for being associated with skin complications such as wound dehiscence and infection. The use of angle-stable external locked plate has a dual advantage, acting as an external fixator, which avoids the complications associated with conventional open surgery, and avoiding the cumbersome bulky external frames traditionally used for lower limb fractures...