External Fixation as a Primary and Definitive Treatment for Complex Tibial Diaphyseal Fractures: An Underutilized and Efficacious Approach.

Background: External fixation is one of the most often utilized treatment options for complicated tibial diaphyseal fractures (TDF). The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of unilateral external fixators as primary and definitive therapy for complex TDF in a resource-limited setting.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study between June 2016 and March 2021 included 110 subjects with TDF who were treated with an external fixator as definitive fixation in hospitals affiliated with Ibb University.