Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2011, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (35): 6518-6521.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2011.35.014

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Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis for distal metaphyseal fracture of tibia: Meta plate versus locking plate

Ma Tong, Cai Ming-wei, Liu Xiao-dong, Tu Yi-hui   

  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Yangpu District Central Hospital, Shanghai 200090, China
  • Received:2011-03-22 Revised:2011-05-09 Online:2011-08-27 Published:2011-08-27
  • About author:Ma Tong★, Master, Physician, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Yangpu District Central Hospital, Shanghai 200090, China ivannma@yahoo.com.cn

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis has become widely used for the treatment of distal metaphyseal fracture of the tibia. Different plates have their own unique advantages.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis with Meta plate versus locking plate in the treatment of distal metaphyseal fracture of the tibia.
METHODS: Twenty-three cases of distal tibia fractures were treated with MIPPO technique, including 16 cases undergoing Meta plate fixation and 7 undergoing locking plate fixation. The incision and complications were observed. The results were evaluated by AOFAS scores.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All patients were followed up for average 13.8 months, ranging from 12 to 19 months. The average healing period was 14.1 weeks. Using the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale, the average score was 93 points. One patient had loss of alignment, and one underwent superficial infection. Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis with Meta plate or locking plate is safe and effective for distal metaphyseal fracture of the tibia.

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