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Improved Elbow Function with Locking Plate vs Non-Locking Plate for Distal Humerus Fractures
January 2021
Improved Elbow Function with Locking Plate vs Non-Locking Plate for Distal Humerus Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Locking versus non-locking plates in fixation of extra-articular distal humerus fracture: a randomized controlled study.
Int Orthop. 2020 Dec;44(12):2761-2767Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty patients with distal humerus fractures were randomized to undergo surgical fixation with either a locking plates (n=30) or non-locking plates (n=30). The primary outcome of interest was the the Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS). Secondary outcomes of interest included surgical time, incidence of complications, elbow range of motion, and incidence of union at 3 and 6 months follow-up. MEPS ...
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