[Retrospective analysis of AO 42A-B type tibia fractures treated with percutaneus locked plating and intramedullary nailing].

Background: In this study, the results of AO 42A and 42B type tibia fractures treated with intramedullary nail (IMN) and percutaneus locking plate (PLP) were evaluated. The complications were examined, and it was questioned whether the type of fixation had an effect on union time and functional results.

Methods: Forty-two patients with extraarticular distal tibial fractures were enrolled in this retrospective study.

A comperative study between two different surgical techniques in the treatment of late-stage Freiberg's disease.

Background: The aim was to evaluate the results of two different methods in surgical treatment for patients with late-stage avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head.

Methods: Between 2007 and 2012, fourteen consecutive patients (13 females, 1 male; mean age 29 yrs; range, 12-58 yrs) with metatarsal head infarction were enrolled for this study. The main presenting symptom was pain on walking or daily activities.