
Intramedullary nailing for open tibial fractures: reamed versus unreamed

October 2014
Intramedullary nailing for open tibial fractures: reamed versus unreamed
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Meta-analysis of reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for open tibial fractures
J Orthop Surg Res. 2014 Aug 23;9:74Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Data from 4 randomized control trials (646 patients) were pooled to examine the clinical efficacy of reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for open tibial fractures (OTF). The collective analysis evaluated the following variables: healing rate, secondary surgery rate, implant failure rate, incidence of osteofascial compartment syndrome, and postoperative infection rate. Results indicated t...
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