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Minimally invasive percutaneous plates vs. intramedullary nailing in adult tibial fracture
June 2014
Minimally invasive percutaneous plates vs. intramedullary nailing in adult tibial fracture
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:3
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of minimally invasive percutaneous plates versus interlocking intramedullary nailing in tibial shaft treatment for fractures in adults: A meta-analysis
Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2014 Apr;69(4):234-40Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Data from 11 studies (n=734) (only one RCT) was pooled to investigate a superior modality of treating tibial fractures between minimally invasive percutaneous plates and intramedullary nailing. The evidence presented in this meta-analysis indicated that minimally invasive percutaneous plate fixation in adult patients suffering tibial fractures was superior to intramedullary nailing in terms of fra...
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