Zimmer® MotionLoc® in Distal Tibia Fractures

Inclusion Criteria: * With or without fibula fracture involvement (treated or not treated by osteosynthesis) * Close or open fractures Gustilo type I * Unilateral or bilateral fractures * Patients who are capable of understanding the doctor's explanations, following his instructions and are able to participate in the follow-up program. * Patients who give written consent to take part in the study by signing the "Patient Consent Form". Exclusion Criteria: * Delay of surgery for more than two weeks. * Open fractures Gustilo type II \& III * History of infection of the affected extremity * Non-ambulatory patients * Planned fixation strategy includes interfragmentary lag screw fixation of non-articular fractures. * Addition of bone graft, bone graft substitute or bone morphogenetic protein (BMP). * Immobilization with plaster. * Likely problems with maintaining follow-up program (e.g. patients with no fixed address, plans to move during course of study) * Not expected to survive the duration of follow-up program. * Patients known to be pregnant or breastfeeding. * Patients who are unwilling or unable to give consent.