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Old but effective during this lockdown period a modifies pin plaster technique to treat distal tibia fractures

There are various methods for treating fractures of the distal tibia. The purpose of this study was to introduce a modified technique of ‘pin in plaster’ in treating the distal 1/3rd tibia fractures. Fifteen patients with fractures of the distal tibia AO classification A1 and A2 were followed for one-year post-application of the cast. Patients were excluded if they had complicated fractures or grade III b fractures or crush injuries, with multiple injuries or any pathological fractures or with any nerve or vascular injuries. Range of movement and functional results were calculated periodically at the 3rd and 6th months. Three cases developed pin tract infection in the study, all of which were treated with oral antibiotics successful. The fibula was fixed with plating in selected cases There were no cases of nerve injuries and no cases of tendon injury. All the cases that were treated were successful and completely weight-bearing by the end of the 4th month. Our modified technique is simple quick and effective to restore anatomic congruity and maintain the reduction in fractures of the distal tibia.