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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Traumatology
    • Biomechanical Engineering

    Background:

    • Tibial shaft fractures are common injuries requiring effective treatment.
    • Functional bracing offers a conservative approach to managing these fractures.
    • Assessing long-term functional outcomes is essential for treatment evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of functional bracing for unilateral tibial shaft fractures.
    • To identify factors influencing union and functional recovery in patients treated with functional bracing.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical and radiological review of 103 patients with fresh unilateral tibial shaft fractures treated with functional bracing.
    • Assessment of return to employment, ability to run, range of motion (knee, subtalar, ankle), and radiological measurements (shortening, angulation).

    Main Results:

    • 84% of patients returned to previous employment; most could run.
    • Full knee range of motion was achieved in all patients.
    • 85% had normal or mild subtalar movement loss; only 11 had >25% ankle movement reduction.
    • Average shortening was 0.5 cm; minimal angulation >10 degrees observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional bracing is an effective treatment for tibial shaft fractures, leading to good functional recovery and return to work.
    • Complications like delayed union are associated with comminution, displacement, open injuries, and delayed weight-bearing.
    • Early weight-bearing is emphasized as a critical factor for successful fracture healing.

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