No Clinical Benefit of Intra-operative 3D vs 2D Fluoroscopy in Calcaneal Fracture Surgical Treatment

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Intraoperative Effect of 2D vs 3D Fluoroscopy on Quality of Reduction and Patient-Related Outcome in Calcaneal Fracture Surgery.

Foot Ankle Int. 2020 Aug; 41(8): 954–963.

Contributing Authors: JA Halm MSH Beerekamp RJ de Muinck-Keijzer LFM Beenen M Maas JC Goslings T Schepers

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Synopsis

One hundred patients with intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus scheduled for an open reduction and internal fixation procedure were randomized to receive 3D or 2D fluoroscopy during operation to assess anatomical reduction and implant positions; 2D fluoroscopy was available throughout the operation in all patients. The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of revision surgery. Second...