Online ISSN: 2515-8260

A Study on the Effect of Fibular Fixation on Malalignment of Fractures of Lower third of both Bones of the Leg Treated by Interlocking Nailing of the Tibia

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Dr. Sijo Joseph Pakalomattom 1 , Dr. Venatius Varghese 2 , Dr. A M Georgekutty 3

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Background: In the treatment of fractures of the distal third of the tibia and fibula treated by interlocking nailing of the tibia, the role of fixing the fibular fracture is not clearly defined. This study was undertaken to assess the benefits of fixation of the fibula clinically, radiographically and functionally in fractures of the lower third of the leg

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