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OTA 2014: Hinged vs no knee bracing after tibial plateau fractures yield similar results
November 2014
OTA 2014: Hinged vs no knee bracing after tibial plateau fractures yield similar results
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparing Outcomes Between Hinged Knee Bracing and No Bracing After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Tibial Plateau Fractures
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49 patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of tibial plateau fracture were randomly allocated to receive or not receive a hinged knee brace after surgery. Those allocated the brace usage wore the brace for 6 weeks postoperatively. The purpose of this trial was to compare radiographic, functional, and subjective outcomes between groups. No-brace patients achieved similar union, ...
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