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No difference in outcome between mini-plate and K-wire fixation for small bone fractures in the hand
May 2019
No difference in outcome between mini-plate and K-wire fixation for small bone fractures in the hand
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Hand function outcome in closed small bone fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation by mini plate or closed crossed pinning: a randomized controlled trail
Musculoskelet Surg. 2019 Apr;103(1):99-105. doi: 10.1007/s12306-018-0542-zDid you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
32 patients with closed metacarpal and phalangeal fractures were randomized to operative treatment through either open reduction and internal fixation with a mini-plate or closed reduction and percutaneous fixation with Kirschner wires. Patients were assessed over 2 year follow-up for range of motion, patient-reported disability, and grip strength. Results demonstrated a significant difference at ...
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