Fifteen tibial fractures were treated by the Russell-Taylor interlocking nail system. Ages of patients ranged from 14 to 77 years with an average of 39 years. Fractures were classified according to AO as A2 in 5 cases, A3 in 3 cases, B2 in 4 cases, B3 in 1 case and C3 in 2 cases. The average time to union was 107.3 days (range: 59-225 days). The average time to full weight bearing gait was 46.9 days (range: 21-92 days). The R-T nail was found to function well in these patients.
There were no infections, no malunions and no cases of nonunion.
The present study suggested that the R-T nail is suitable for surgical treatment of tibial shaft fractures.
