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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis (MIPO) plating is a common technique for distal tibia fractures.
  • Restoring length and rotation is crucial to prevent early arthritis and functional impairment.
  • Tibia malrotation is a potential complication of MIPO plating.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and severity of tibia malrotation after MIPO plating for isolated unilateral distal tibia fractures.
  • To assess whether the degree of malrotation affects functional outcome scores.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study (Level 2).
  • 24 patients with distal tibia fractures underwent MIPO plating.
  • Post-operative CT scans of bilateral lower limbs were performed.
  • AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scores were recorded at 6 months and 1 year.

Main Results:

  • 47.3% of patients (9 out of 19) exhibited tibia malrotation.
  • The mean malrotation angle was 10.3° (range: 0°–45°).
  • No significant association was found between the degree of malrotation and AOFAS scores at 6 months or 1 year.

Conclusions:

  • Tibia malrotation is a common occurrence following MIPO plating for distal tibia fractures.
  • The degree of malrotation does not appear to significantly impact mid-term functional outcomes.