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Comparing intramedullary nail and plate fixation for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures

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August 2017

Comparing intramedullary nail and plate fixation for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures

Vol: 6| Issue: 8| Number:20| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation for the Treatment Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sci Rep. 2016 Oct 20;6:34912

Contributing Authors:
M Bhandari N Hussain L Banfield C Sermer PJ Prusick A Atrey

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Ten studies (randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials) were included in this meta-analysis to compare functional outcome, adverse events, and operative time between intramedullary nailing and open reduction and internal plate fixation for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Results demonstrated no significant difference in functional outcome beyond 12 months between the two fixation me...

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