Tibial shaft fractures
Challenges in diagnosis and management
| PhD ceremony: | Mr P. (Paul) Tornetta |
| When: | December 15, 2022 |
| Start: | 14:30 |
| Supervisor: | prof. dr. J.N. Doornberg |
| Co-supervisor: | dr. F.F.A. IJpma |
| Where: | Academy building RUG |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences / UMCG |
Tibial shaft fractures are common injuries but present substantial challenges in management. My thesis reviews major advances over time in their management including an analysis of the more severe complications of infection and compartment syndrome. I review the use of different and new techniques in management such as nailing in extension, nailing off the fracture table, and the use of reaming, as well as multiple statistical methods to evaluate the patient and injury factors associated with infection.