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Comparing routine syndesmotic screws removal vs on-demand removal
November 2024
Comparing routine syndesmotic screws removal vs on-demand removal
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Syndesmotic screws, unscrew them, or leave them? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
J Orthop . 2024 Mar 22:54:136-142. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.03.012.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Three randomized controlled trials with 267 patients who had acute ankle fractures or isolated syndesmotic injuries were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing those undergoing routine removal of the screw and those receiving on-demand removal. Pooled outcomes included the Olerud-Molander Ankle Score (OMAS), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Hindfoot Score (AOFAS), dorsifl...
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