Outcome of Deformity Correction of Malunited Fracture of the Tibia: An Uncommon Case Report

Fractures of the tibial shaft are prevalent in developing countries such as India, often resulting from road traffic accidents. Inadequate access to medical care, financial constraints, and lack of awareness often lead to suboptimal treatment, increasing the risk of complications such as malunion. Malunion may manifest as shortening, angular, or rotational malalignment. However, managing such deformities presents significant challenges, especially when associated with soft-tissue contractures and severe bony deformities. Advances in orthopedic techniques, including corrective osteotomy, internal fixation, external fixation, and Ilizarov ring fixation, have improved outcomes in treating these deformities.

This is a case report of a 57-year-old female who presented to the outpatient department with a deformity of her left leg, having a traumatic history 9 months ago for which she took treatment from a quack. She underwent a single-stage deformity correction using the intramedullary interlocking nail and achieved clinical and radiological union following the same.

Malunited tibia fractures can be treated effectively with corrective osteotomy and internal fixation with intramedullary nails.