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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Traumatology
  • Bone Healing Biology
  • Tobacco-Related Health Issues

Background:

  • Distal tibia fractures present significant challenges in orthopaedic traumatology due to compromised soft tissues and vascularity.
  • Smoking is a known risk factor that negatively impacts bone fracture healing and union time.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old male, a heavy smoker (20 cigarettes/day), sustained a distal tibia fracture.
  • The fracture required external fixator application to promote healing.

Findings:

  • Despite optimal surgical management with an external fixator, the fracture healing process was prolonged, taking over 1.5 years.
  • This extended healing time is attributed to the patient's heavy smoking habit.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the severe detrimental effect of smoking on complex fracture healing.
  • Patients undergoing orthopaedic treatment, especially for distal tibia fractures, must be strongly advised to cease tobacco use for improved outcomes.