Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis through fracture site approach for fracture of both tibia and fibula

Objective:To introduce the experience of treating fracture of both tibia and fibula with micro-invasive percutaneous plate internal fixation through fracture site approach. Methods:The data of 15 patients(11 males and 4 females),including 14 adults(aged 22-73 years,mean=40 years)and 1 child(aged 10 years),with fracture of both tibia and fibula were studied retrospectively in this study.A small incision was made at the fracture site of tibia.Then reposition was made under direct vision,and internal fixation was employed with steel plates inserting through the small incision. Results:Anatomical reduction was obtained.No complication was found.Union occurred on time in 14 patients.One case healed after a second operation. Conclusions:Micro-invasive percutaneous plate internal fixation is beneficial to the healing of bone and soft tissues.Without X-ray examination,it is also easy to reach anatomical reduction and make tibial internal fixation with both plates with micro-invasive percutaneous plate internal fixation.