ObjectiveTo observe the application effect of self-made miniature external fixator in the treatment of tibial fracture with intramedullary nail fixation. MethodA total of 40 patients with tibial fractures were divided into observation group and control group, 20 cases in each group. The observation group were treated with intramedullary nail fixation, using the self-made miniature traction eternal fixator to fix and tow the injured limb. The control group were treated with intramedullary nail fixing. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture healing time and clinical efficacy were compared between the two groups. ResultsBoth of the 40 cases were followed up for an average of 12 months (range from 4 to 18 months). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture healing time of the observation group were less than those of the control group, the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P＜0.05). There was no significant difference in clinical efficacy between the two groups (P＞0.05). ConclusionThe self-made miniature traction eternal fixator can fix and tow the tibial, reduce the assistant,s hard, avoid soft tissue injury, shorten operation time,reduce the surgical bleeding and the fracture healing time. The self-made miniature traction eternal fixator is worthy to be promoted.

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