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April 1, 2025

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Dr. Peter Fabricant

Exploring Outcomes of Tibial Rigid Intramedullary Nailing in Adolescent Patients

This study demonstrated that RIMN for tibial shaft fractures in skeletally immature pediatric patients within 2 years of maturity was not associated with iatrogenic physeal injury and resultant changes in tibial slope. Additional favorable clinical outcomes, the potential for early weight-bearing, and few associated postoperative complications indicate that RIMN is a safe option for skeletally immature patients with tibial shaft fractures. Caution should be exercised when extrapolating these results to younger pediatric patients with >2 years of skeletal growth remaining.