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Adhesion barrier use after osteosynthesis not supported in proximal phalangeal fractures
August 2016
Adhesion barrier use after osteosynthesis not supported in proximal phalangeal fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Implantation of a denaturated cellulose adhesion barrier after plate osteosynthesis of finger proximal phalangeal fractures: results of a randomized controlled trial
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2016 May;41(4):413-20.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
42 patients were randomized to undergo open reduction and internal fixation for a proximal phalangeal fracture either with or without the placement of a denaturated oxidized cellulose adhesion barrier. The purpose of this study was to determine if an adhesion barrier resulted in significantly different total angular movement, DASH scores, requirement of secondary surgery, and adverse events) when...
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