Functional Outcome of Management by Intramedullary Interlocking Nailing for Extra-Articular Distal Tibial Fractures in Adults – Letter to Editor

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Document Type : LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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1 Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Center for Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China

2 Department of Respiratory Medicine, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China

3 Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China

10.22038/abjs.2026.94640.4263

Abstract

Intramedullary interlocking nailing is widely used for extra-articular distal tibial fractures, yet outcome interpretation depends on consistent definitions and transparent reporting. Purpose: To provide a critical appraisal of Dake et al.’s cohort study on IMN for EADTFs. Main Points: We call for an explicit, standardized definition of “distal” (distance from the tibial plafond and/or AO/OTA classification), clearer reporting of outcome assessment timing, and incorporation of validated patient-reported measures beyond AOFAS/OMAS to capture late sequelae, including anterior knee pain. We also encourage detailed perioperative protocols (weight-bearing progression, rehabilitation pathway, surgical approach, and open-fracture wound care) to improve reproducibility and clinical translation.

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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 19 May 2026

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  • Receive Date: 19 February 2026
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  • Accept Date: 21 April 2026

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