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Management of Pipkin type I fractures associated with posterior dislocation of the hip
August 2013
Management of Pipkin type I fractures associated with posterior dislocation of the hip
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Conservative versus surgical management of Pipkin type I fractures associated with posterior dislocation of the hip: A randomised controlled trial
Int Orthop. 2011 Jul;35(7):1077-81Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
16 patients with Pipkin Type 1 fractures were randomized to receive treatment by either closed reduction (conservative group) or closed reduction followed by fragment excision (surgical group). The results of the study indicated that the surgical group had significantly better Merle d\'Aubigne and Postel scores in comparison to the conservative group.
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