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Elastic Intramedullary Nails vs Locking Plates for Unstable Distal Ulnar Fractures in Adults
June 2025
Elastic Intramedullary Nails vs Locking Plates for Unstable Distal Ulnar Fractures in Adults
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Elastic stable intramedullary nails compared to locking compression plates for treating unstable distal ulnar fractures in adults: a prospective comparative study.
J Orthop Surg Res . 2025 Mar 12;20(1):267.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty-four adult patients with unstable or displaced distal ulna fractures were randomized to receive either elastic stable intramedullary nails (ESIN, n=26) or locking compression plates (LCP, n=28). The primary outcome was the functional result measured using the Gartland-Werley scoring system. Secondary outcomes included perioperative metrics (incision length, operative time, fluoroscopy freque...
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