Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation for AO/OTA Types 43A and 43B Distal Tibial Fractures: Early Pain Trajectories, 3-Month Ankle Function, and Return to Work in a Retrospective Cohort
Background/Objectives: Intramedullary nailing (IMN) and plate fixation are established treatments for distal tibial fractures, but differences in early pain, occupational recovery, and short-term function remain uncertain in routine practice. This study examined associations between fixation strategy and early recovery...