[Manipulative reduction and internal fixation by percutaneous locking compression plate for the treatment of mid-distal tibiofibula shaft fractures].

Objective: To investigate the clinical effects of manipulative reduction and percutaneous locking compression plate internal fixation for the treatment of mid-distal tibiofibula shaft fractures.

Methods: From January 2006 to October 2009,46 patients suffering from mid-distal tibiofibula shaft fractures were treated with closed manipulative reduction and LCP, involved 27 males and 19 females with an average age of 39 years old ranging from 17 to 56 years. According to AO classification, there were 12 cases of type A, 24 of type B, 10 of type C.