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Tibial fracture: Magnetic-guided IM nailing reduced operation time and radiation exposure
October 2014
Tibial fracture: Magnetic-guided IM nailing reduced operation time and radiation exposure
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does the magnetic-guided intramedullary nailing technique shorten operation time and radiation exposure?
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2014 Aug;24(6):1005-11Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty patients having sustained a tibial fracture were randomly divided into 2 treatment groups. This study aimed to determine whether the new magnetic-locking technique is superior to the standard freehand technique in regards to operation time and exposure to radiation. Results revealed that the magnetic locking system had the same degree of efficacy as the standard freehand technique; however ...
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