Comparison of mini-open reduction and autologous bone grafting with closed reduction and intramedullary device insertion for tibial shaft fractures: a retrospective study

We compared the clinical efficacy of mini-open reduction and autologous bone grafting (G ) and closed reduction (G ) using intramedullary nailing for the treatment of tibial shaft fractures. This retrospective study included 70 tibial shaft fractures treated with G or G between January 2018 and December 2021. The demographic characteristics and clinical outcomes were compared between the two treatment methods. This study included 70 patients who were followed-up for 12.4 months. In total, 31 and 39 patients were treated with G and G , respectively. The operative duration was significantly shorter for G (95.2 ± 19.3 min) than for G (105.5 ± 22.2 min, p = 0.0454). The number of radiation times was significantly lower for G (14.7 ± 6.3) than for G (22.2 ± 9.2, p