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Calcaneal fracture: Absorbable screws Vs metallic plates, fewer complications with screw
July 2013
Calcaneal fracture: Absorbable screws Vs metallic plates, fewer complications with screw
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A comparison of absorbable screws and metallic plates in treating calcaneal fractures: a prospective randomized trial
J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Feb;72(2):E106-10Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
97 patients were randomized to compare the clinical outcomes and complications of two operative different treatments for calcaneal fractures. Patients received either metallic plates or absorbable screws, and were followed up at an average of 23 months. Results indicated that while both methods produced favourable outcomes in treating calcaneal fractures, the absorbable screws were associated with...
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