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Intramedullary Nailing vs. Locking Plate for Distal Tibia Fracture at 5 Years: The FixDT Trial
September 2023
Intramedullary Nailing vs. Locking Plate for Distal Tibia Fracture at 5 Years: The FixDT Trial
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Five-year outcomes for patients with a displaced fracture of the distal tibia.
Bone Joint J. 2023 Jul 1;105-B(7):795-800.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
170/321 (53%) patients with distal tibial fractures from the FixDT trial consented to participate in the 5-year follow-up study comparing intramedullary nailing (n=83) and locking plate fixation (n=87). The primary outcome of interest was the Disability Rating Index (DRI). The secondary outcomes included health-related quality of life, measured with the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-VAS scales, as well as the i...
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