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Ilizarov fixation versus plate osteosynthesis for extra-articular distal tibia fractures
September 2015
Ilizarov fixation versus plate osteosynthesis for extra-articular distal tibia fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Ilizarov external fixation versus plate osteosynthesis in the management of extra-articular fractures of the distal tibia
Int Orthop. 2015 Mar;39(3):513-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with extra-articular distal tibia fractures were randomized to receive either Ilizarov external fixation (IE), or conventional plate osteosynthesis (PO) as treatment. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical, functional, and radiographic outcomes of these two procedures. The results of this study indicated that Ilizarov external fixation resulted in superior outcomes compared ...
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