Tibial Nailing During Pregnancy: A Safe Option

• DOI: 10.1007/s00068-007-6165-y
• Publication Date: 2007-06-27T13:24:47Z
• Authors: Graham Walsh; Ghulam Mustafa; Subash C. Halder; James A. Chapman
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 3. Good health

We present a case of a distal tibial fracture in a pregnant patient treated with an intermedullary device. The risks associated with operative treatment of fractures in pregnancy are discussed. The patient underwent a successful procedure using a novel tibial nail which reduced both operative time and radiation exposure. Surgical intervention allowed the mother to have a normal delivery. The patient had an excellent outcome with no adverse effects reported by either mother or baby.