Objective:To evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of one-stage extal fixation by using locking plate in distal tibial fractures.Methods:In this non-control prospective study,28 patients with distal tibial fractures were included and underwent one-stage extal fixation by using locking plate.There were 21 males and 7 females,with a mean age of 43 years (19-63).According to AO/OTA fracture classification,there were 9 cases of Type A1,9 of Type A2,10 of Type A3 fractures.There were 21 close and 7 open fractures.The locking plate was placed on the anteromedial aspect of the tibia with 4-5 bicortical screws inserted in both distal metaphysis and diaphysis.The radiographic and clinic results were evaluated.Results:All patients were followed up for the average of 16 months (ranging from 12 to 21 months).The average surgery duration was 38 (25-60) minutes.The mean time to fracture healing were 14.6 ± 2.67,17.5 ± 3.66,and 18.4 ± 3.37 (p ＜ 0.05) weeks in type A1,A2,and A3 fractures respectively.By the end of the follow-ups,the mean AOFAS score were 96.11 ± 2.32,92.67 ± 1.80 and 92.00 ± 2.06 (p ＞ 0.05) in type A1,A2,and A3 fractures respectively.None of nonunion,deep infection,or breakage of screw or plate were observed.Conclusions:Distal tibial fracture was the ideal indication for extal fixation using locking plate.The extal plating is characterized by ease of performance,less invasive,fewer soft tissue impingement,improved cosmesis,and convenient for removal.