Can Tibial Shaft Fractures Bear Weight After Intramedullary Nailing? A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective:To examine the potential benefits and risks associated with weight-bearing after intramedullary (IM) nailing of unstable tibial shaft fractures.Design:Randomized controlled trial.Setting:Two New York State level 1 trauma centers, one level 2 trauma center, and 1 tertiary care orthopaedic h