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Routine vs. On-Demand Removal of Syndesmotic Screws in Ankle Fractures
March 2022
Routine vs. On-Demand Removal of Syndesmotic Screws in Ankle Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Functional outcome of routine versus on-demand removal of the syndesmotic screw: a multicentre randomized controlled trial.
Bone Joint J . 2021 Nov;103-B(11):1709-1716.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and ninety seven patients who underwent operative fixation of an ankle syndesmotic injury were randomized to receive routine removal (n=93) or on-demand removal (104) of their syndesmotic screw after surgery. The primary outcome was function as measured by the Olerud-Molander Ankle Score (OMAS). Secondary outcomes of interest included pain, range of motion and complications.
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