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THE VALUE OF RIGID FIXATION IN THE TREATMENT OF FRACTURES OF THE ADULT TIBIAL SHAFT

N. J. Blockey 1

1 The University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Infirmizary, Manchester

1. The thesis is advanced that in the treatment of fractures of the adult tibia rigid fixation is desirable.

2. The mechanical factors are discussed and a technique is described which provides a high degree of fixation without exposing more than one surface of the bone.

3. The process of healing of such fractures is described and the results in thirty-three unselected patients are given.
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Hip, Knee, Trauma, Upper limb, Foot & Ankle, Paediatrics, Oncology, Spine, Arthroplasty, General