Increased Risk of Complications with Plate Fixation vs Intramedullary Nailing in MSCF Patients

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Increased Risk of Complications with Plate Fixation vs Intramedullary Nailing in MSCF Patients. ACE Report. 2020;9(12):12. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12466

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparison of plate fixation vs. intramedullary fixation for the management of mid-shaft clavicle fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Exp Ther Med . 2020 Sep;20(3):2783-2793

Contributing Authors: W Ju SO Mohamed B Qi

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Synopsis

A total of 10 randomized controlled trials with 641 patients with midshaft clavicle fractures (MSCF) were included in this meta-analysis comparing plate fixation (n=322) and intramedullary fixation (IMF) (n=319). The primary outcome of interest was long-term shoulder function, measured with the Constant-Murley Shoulder Outcome questionnaire and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)...