The Precision Behind Retrograde Tibia Nail Placement #orthopedic #surgical #technique

How Surgeons Fix a Broken Tibia Near the Ankle Without a Plate #anklefracture . Distal tibial fractures sit in one of the most unforgiving zones in orthopedic trauma. The bone just above the ankle has a thin soft tissue envelope and limited blood supply, so traditional plating through larger incisions can raise the risk of wound complications. That is why I want to highlight a newer minimally invasive option: the retrograde distal tibial nail. #anklesurgery . Here is how it works in the operating room. Instead of opening the fracture site, we make a small incision on the inside of the ankle at the medial malleolus. Under live fluoroscopic guidance, a short, anatomically curved nail is passed upward through the marrow canal of the tibia, crossing and stabilizing the fracture from the inside. Locking screws are then placed through small stab incisions, anchoring the nail so the fracture cannot rotate or shift. Because the nail sits within the bone, it shares load naturally and preserves the outer blood supply the bone needs to heal. #brokenankle . The benefits are compelling: smaller incisions, less soft tissue disruption, a stable construct that often allows earlier protected weight bearing, and no violation of the knee joint, a common source of pain after traditional tibial nailing from above. . Like any procedure, there are risks. These include screw malposition, irritation or injury to tendons near the ankle, fracture of the medial malleolus during insertion, loss of reduction, and infection. Careful technique and fluoroscopic confirmation at every step help minimize each one. . For patients across Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville, and Middle Tennessee dealing with fractures near the ankle, fixation options continue to evolve. If you have questions about fracture care in Williamson County, my team and I are here to help. . 📲 SUBSCRIBE NOW for new #surgery videos 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘, 𝗠𝗗 | Orthopedic Surgeon · Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee 🌐 corycalendinemd.com/ 📅 Free joint replacement guide: corycalendinemd.com/free-joint-replacement-guide/ 🌐 See Dr. Calendine in your Google & AI search results: corycalendinemd.com/preferred 📍 Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee · 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 📞 (615) 791-2630 About Dr. Cory Calendine, MD - 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 In the operating room, I get to perform more than 600 hip & knee replacement surgeries each year. From LIVE surgical demos to viral video highlights, together let's explore - react - discuss all things related to bone and joint health. #orthopedicsurgeon #jointreplacement THANK YOU for your comments, questions and suggestions. If there’s a medical topic or question you want me to discuss, please comment below. We are building a library of orthopedic medical video content focused on your requests and responses. 📽️ Watch latest hip & knee surgery videos ▶️    / @bonedoctor_youtube   𝐋𝐄𝐓'𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓: TikTok ▶️ www.tiktok.com/@corycalendinemd LinkTree ▶️ linktr.ee/corycalendinemd 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer. Information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment. All content [images, digital graphics, text, and other information] contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace or substitute for a consultation with a