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Operative vs nonoperative treatment of displaced 5th metatarsal base fracture
June 2018
Operative vs nonoperative treatment of displaced 5th metatarsal base fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of clinical and radiologic outcomes between non-operative and operative treatment in 5th metatarsal base fractures (Zone 1)
Injury. 2016 Aug;47(8):1789-93Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
18 patients with a displaced (>2mm) base of the 5th metatarsal fracture were randomized to be treated with either open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or nonoperative management with a short leg cast. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical measures of pain and function, time to union, and restoration of injured metatarsal length between groups. Follow-up was performed for an aver...
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