Tibial Nailing During Pregnancy: A Safe Option

Graham Walsh1,1, Ghulam Mustafa2, Subash C Halder2

  • 1The Stables, Church Lane, Southowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire. drwalsh@fsmail.net.

We present a case of a distal tibial fracture in a pregnant patient treated with an intermedullary device. The risks associated with operative treatment of fractures in pregnancy are discussed. The patient underwent a successful procedure using a novel tibial nail which reduced both operative time and radiation exposure. Surgical intervention allowed the mother to have a normal delivery. The patient had an excellent outcome with no adverse effects reported by either mother or baby.