The Effect of Transphyseal Rigid Tibial Nailing on Proximal Tibial Morphology in Pediatric Patients With at Least 1 Year of Growth Remaining

Rigid transphyseal nailing of pediatric tibial shaft fractures in patients with open physes who are approaching maturity remains a safe treatment option; however, when more than 1 year of growth remains, surgeons must carefully monitor patients for the development of angular deformity at the knee.