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Background <p>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.</p> Methods <p>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 Type I open fractures. Demographic data, union time, Radiographic Union Score for Tibial Fractures (RUST), Johner-Wruhs functional classification, need for additional surgical intervention, and infection rates were compared.</p> Results <p>A total of 128 patients were included (68 in Group 1 and 60 in Group 2). No significant differences were observed between the groups regarding demographic characteristics, follow-up duration, union time, RUST scores, or Johner–Wruhs functional outcomes (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). However, the infection rate was significantly higher in the low-energy gunshot group compared with the Gustilo–Anderson type I group (20.6% vs. 5.0%, <i>p</i> = 0.020).Nonunion and reoperation rates did not differ significantly between the groups.</p> Conclusion <p>Intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures caused by low-energy gunshot injuries provides clinical and radiological outcomes comparable to those observed in Gustilo–Anderson type I open fractures. Nevertheless, these injuries appear to be associated with a higher risk of infection, warranting careful perioperative management and closer postoperative surveillance.</p>

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Clinical outcomes of intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures caused by low-energy gunshot versus Gustilo-Anderson type I tibial shaft fractures

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    2026年5月12日

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  • Berhan Bayram,
  • Serhat Akcaalan,
  • Tahir Koray Yozgatli,
  • Bulent Tanriverdi,
  • Mustafa Gokhan Bilgili,
  • Baris Kocaoglu

摘要

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 Type I open fractures. Demographic data, union time, Radiographic Union Score for Tibial Fractures (RUST), Johner-Wruhs functional classification, need for additional surgical intervention, and infection rates were compared.

Results

A total of 128 patients were included (68 in Group 1 and 60 in Group 2). No significant differences were observed between the groups regarding demographic characteristics, follow-up duration, union time, RUST scores, or Johner–Wruhs functional outcomes (p > 0.05). However, the infection rate was significantly higher in the low-energy gunshot group compared with the Gustilo–Anderson type I group (20.6% vs. 5.0%, p = 0.020).Nonunion and reoperation rates did not differ significantly between the groups.

Conclusion

Intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures caused by low-energy gunshot injuries provides clinical and radiological outcomes comparable to those observed in Gustilo–Anderson type I open fractures. Nevertheless, these injuries appear to be associated with a higher risk of infection, warranting careful perioperative management and closer postoperative surveillance.