FUNCTIONAL AND RADIOLOGICAL OUTCOME OF DISTAL TIBIA FRACTURES TREATED WITH MINIMALLY INVASIVE PLATE OSTEOSYNTHESIS A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Background:-Managing distal tibia fractures poses challenges for trauma surgeons due to their unique architecture, characterized by limited soft tissue coverage and inadequate blood flow. To evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes of distal tibial fractures treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis.

Methods:-Retrospective review of medical records were analysed for demographic details and variables related to fracture and operative procedures. Post operative surgical site pain was analysed by Visual Analogue Pain Score; and patient satisfaction at 1st, 3rd, and 6th month follow up utilizing the scale of American orthopaedic foot and ankle society score (AOFAS) and Rasmussen radiological scoring system was done

Conclusion:-The research indicates that minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis is an effective surgical method for the management of distal tibial fractures, yielding positive functional outcomes and a comparatively low rate of complications. Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis represents a significant approach in the management of these fractures.