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  • Title: Tension band plating of a nonunion anterior tibial stress fracture in an athlete.
    Author: Merriman JA, Villacis D, Kephart CJ, Rick Hatch GF.
    Journal: Orthopedics; 2013 Jul; 36(7):534-8. PubMed ID: 23823036.
    Abstract:
    The authors present a rare technique of tension band plating of the anterior tibia in the setting of a nonunion stress fracture. Surgical management with an intramedullary nail is a viable and proven option for treating such injuries. However, in treating elite athletes, legitimate concerns exist regarding the surgical disruption of the extensor mechanism and the risk of anterior knee pain associated with intramedullary nail use. The described surgical technique demonstrates the use of tension band plating as an effective treatment of delayed union and nonunion anterior tibial stress fractures in athletes without the potential risks of intramedullary nail insertion.
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