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Comparison of antegrade intramedullary nailing vs. plate fixation for humeral shaft fractures
January 2020
Comparison of antegrade intramedullary nailing vs. plate fixation for humeral shaft fractures
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Antegrade intramedullary nail versus plate fixation in the treatment of humeral shaft fractures: An update meta-analysis
Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Nov;98(46):e17952.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
15 studies (839 patients) were included in this meta-analysis comparing plate fixation to intramedullary nailing for the treatment of humeral shaft fractures. Outcomes of interest included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, operative time, blood loss, and the incidence of non-union, nerve injury, post-operative infection, re-operation delayed union and shoulder and elbow joint ...
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