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No clinical benefit with the use of HA-coated pins in external fixation of the wrist
August 2013
No clinical benefit with the use of HA-coated pins in external fixation of the wrist
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hydroxyapatite-coated pins versus titanium alloy pins in external fixation at the wrist: A controlled cohort study
J Trauma. 2011 Apr;70(4):845-51.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with unstable wrist fracture to be treated with external fixators were randomized for the use of titanium pins (TI) or Hydroxyapatite-coated titanium pins (HA). Clinical evaluation of pin site with regard to erythema, drainage, pain value and radiological assessment for loosening at T1 (mean, 9 days), T2 (mean, 43 days), and T3 (mean, 56 days) was conducted. In the case of infection, a...
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