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Intramedullary nailing (IMN) has shorter operating/radiation times compared to MIPO
March 2013
Intramedullary nailing (IMN) has shorter operating/radiation times compared to MIPO
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective, randomised trial comparing closed intramedullary nailing with percutaneous plating in the treatment of distal metaphyseal fractures of the tibia
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Jul;92(7):984-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
111 patients with distal metaphyseal fracture of the tibia were randomized to surgical fixation either with intra-medullary nailing (IMN) or minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPO), to compare both surgical techniques. At 1 year, both procedures were found to have similar fracture union and wound complication rates. However, those patients undergoing fixation with IMN, had sign...
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