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Superior Clinical Outcomes in K-Wire with Bone Cement vs Plate Fix for Proximal Phalanx Shaft Fx
February 2021
Superior Clinical Outcomes in K-Wire with Bone Cement vs Plate Fix for Proximal Phalanx Shaft Fx
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A randomized comparison of bone-cement K-wire fixation vs. plate fixation of shaft fractures of proximal phalanges
Phys Sportsmed. 2019 May;47(2):189-198.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and seven patients with shaft fractures of the proximal phalanx were randomized to receive surgical fixation using Kirschner wires (K-wires) and bone cement (n=56; 67 cases) or fixation with a plate-and-screw system (n=51; 64 cases). The outcomes of interest included operative time, time to fracture union, incidence of non-union, rehabilitation therapy time, the incidence of additional...
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