
Increased Risk of Complications with Plate Fixation vs Intramedullary Nailing in MSCF Patients
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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
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):2783-2793Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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)...
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