Table 4

Bony union times for the femoral and tibial fractures with different fixation methods

Fracture fixation methods
Number of patients
Bony union time

Intramedullary nailing – Diaphyseal femur
20
19.1 weeks
Dynamic Hip screw – Proximal femur
5
15 weeks
Dynamic condylar screw – Distal femur
4
22.5 weeks
Intramedullary nailing – Diaphyseal tibia
20
20.8 weeks
Buttress plating – Tibial plateau
3
17 weeks
External Fixation – Open tibial fracture
6
28 weeks

Rethnam et al. Journal of Trauma Management & Outcomes 2007 1:2   doi:10.1186/1752-2897-1-2