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Are positional screws superior to lag screws in fixation of medial malleolar fractures?
March 2025
Are positional screws superior to lag screws in fixation of medial malleolar fractures?
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Are positional screws superior to lag screws in fixation of medial malleolar fractures? A randomized controlled trial.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2024 Dec;34(8):3897-3902.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty-eight patients with isolated closed medial malleolar fractures were randomized to receive either fully threaded screws (FT group, n=34) or partially threaded screws (PT group, n=34). The primary outcome was the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle hindfoot score at 12 months. Secondary outcomes included time to radiographic union and complication rates. Outcomes were ass...
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