Clinical outcomes of intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures caused by low-energy gunshot versus Gustilo-Anderson type I tibial shaft fractures
Berhan Bayram·Baris Kocaoglu·Serhat Akcaalan·Tahir Koray Yozgatlı·Bulent Tanriverdi·Mustafa Gokhan Bilgili
Abstract Background Tibial shaft fractures caused by low-energy gunshot injuries represent a rare but challenging clinical problem. The optimal treatment approach, particularly in comparison with Gustilo-Anderson Type I open fractures, remains controversial. Methods This was a retrospective comparative study that included patients who underwent intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures. Group 1 consisted of low-energy gunshot-induced fractures, while Group 2 included Gustilo-Anderson Typ