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Comparing Forearm Shaft Fractures With Plate Removal Versus Plate Retention After Fracture Union
April 2025
Comparing Forearm Shaft Fractures With Plate Removal Versus Plate Retention After Fracture Union
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Removal of Forearm Plate Leads to a Higher Risk of Refracture-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Orthop Surg. 2024 Dec 11;17(1):36–44.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Twenty-three studies including 2402 patients with forearm shaft fractures were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing plate removal versus plate retention after fracture union. Pooled outcomes of interest included overall refracture rate, subgroup refracture rates by symptoms and plate type, and complications. Patients who underwent plate removal had a significantly higher ...
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