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Suprapatellar vs Infrapatellar Approach for Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Tibial Fracture
December 2024
Suprapatellar vs Infrapatellar Approach for Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Tibial Fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A Suprapatellar Approach, When Compared With an Infrapatellar Approach, Yields Less Anterior Knee Pain and Better Patellofemoral Joint Function, for Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Orthop Trauma. 2024 01-May;():. 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002783Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-five patients with diaphyseal tibial fractures were randomized to receive either suprapatellar (SP) intramedullary nailing (n=44) or infrapatellar (IP) intramedullary nailing (n=46). The primary outcomes were anterior knee pain measured via the visual analog scale (VAS) and patellofemoral function assessed by the Kujala score at 6 weeks and 12 months postoperatively. Secondary outcomes incl...
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