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  • Title: Intramedullary nailing of tibial fractures: how often are post-operative radiographs needed?
    Author: Robertson A, Sutherland M, Keating JF.
    Journal: J R Coll Surg Edinb; 2000 Aug; 45(4):220-2. PubMed ID: 11130019.
    Abstract:
    A series of 53 closed tibial fractures were treated with interlocking intramedullary nailing. Excluding the routine postoperative radiographs at the time of surgery, a median number of seven radiographs were taken per patient (range 2-13). In total, 343 radiographs were taken after the postoperative film. Of these 343 radiographs, only nine (3%) radiographs led to a decision for clinical intervention. No radiograph in the first 10 weeks after surgery changed management. A reduction in the use of post-operative radiography after tibial nailing is recommended.
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