Abstract: Tibial fractures, the most common fractures in adults are commonly treated with casting ,nailing, plating and external fixators. Biological osteosynthesis with relative stability gives best results following early mobilization. Biological osteosynthesis aims at preservation of the blood supply to the fractured fragments and provides biologically favorable environment for the fracture to heal . In the present study we have analysed the advantages of MILPO at various levels of tibial fractures in 20 patients over a period of 2 years . The results are highly encouraging and the advantages are minimal surgical trauma with relative stability and preservation of blood supply to the fracture fragments.
Key words: MILPO , TIBIAL FRACTURES
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