[Evaluation of interlocking intramedullary nailing in distal tibial fractures and nonunions].

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of interlocking intramedullary nailing in the treatment of extra-articular distal tibial fractures and nonunions.

Methods: The study included 45 patients (mean age 42 years; range 27 to 52 years) who were treated with interlocking intramedullary nailing for distal tibial fractures (n=35) and nonunions (n=10). Of 35 fractures, 31 were closed and four were open.