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VOLUME 15 , ISSUE 2 ( May-August, 2020 ) > List of Articles

Original Article

Regenerate Deformity with the Precice Tibial Nail

Sally Elizabeth Wright, William David Goodier

Citation Information : Wright SE, Goodier WD. Regenerate Deformity with the Precice Tibial Nail. 2020; 15 (2):98-105.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10080-1457

License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Published Online: 03-03-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Limb lengthening by distraction osteogenesis is an accepted orthopaedic surgical technique. The Precice intramedullary lengthening system is the most recent innovation in limb lengthening. Early results have been favourable in femoral lengthening but there is little reported on the outcome in tibial lengthening. The aim of this study is to present our early results of Precice tibial lengthening, and the stepwise evolution of our surgical technique. Materials and methods: A case series of 17 consecutive tibial lengthenings were prospectively analysed. Healing index, length achieved, range of motion, and complications were recorded. The initial cases followed the recommended surgical technique. Progressive regenerate deformity during lengthening required changes to the surgical method. Results: No cases were lost to follow-up. All the nails lengthened at the desired rate. There were no complications of infection or poor regenerate formation. Progressive valgus and procurvatum was prevented in later cases by the positioning of Poller blocking screws at the time of nail insertion. Conclusion: The tibial Precice nail is successful in obtaining length and good regenerate formation. The recommended technique was insufficient to control the deforming forces from the lower limb muscle compartments during lengthening. We therefore recommend the addition of multiple blocking screws in an amended technique.


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