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Distal third tibial fractures: Internal/external fixation vs percutaneous osteosynthesis
January 2015
Distal third tibial fractures: Internal/external fixation vs percutaneous osteosynthesis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Management of distal third tibial fractures: comparison of combined internal and external fixation with minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis
Int Orthop. 2014 Nov;38(11):2349-55Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
44 skeletally mature patients with displaced distal third tibial fractures were randomized to undergo combined internal and external fixation (CIEF) versus minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPPO), with the purpose of comparing the efficacy of both surgical techniques. Both treatments resulted in similar time to bone union, time to recovery to work, function, alignment, and tot...
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