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Suprapatellar Intramedullary Nailing vs. Locking Plate Fixation for Proximal Tibia Fractures
August 2021
Suprapatellar Intramedullary Nailing vs. Locking Plate Fixation for Proximal Tibia Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Intramedullary nailing via suprapatellar approach versus locked plating of proximal extra-articular tibial fractures: a randomized control trial
Int Orthop. 2021 Jun;45(6): 1599-1608.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Three hundred and twenty eight patients with proximal extra-articular tibia fractures were randomized to receive operative fixation with a suprapatellar intramedullary nail (IMN) or percutaneous locking compression plate (LCP). The primary outcome of interest was the Iowa Knee Score at 12 months postoperatively. Secondary outcomes of interest were perioperative outcomes, rate of fracture healing a...
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