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Mini-invasive reduction & percutaneous fixation vs ORIF for displaced calcaneal fractures
March 2015
Mini-invasive reduction & percutaneous fixation vs ORIF for displaced calcaneal fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prospective randomized trial comparing open reduction and internal fixation with minimally invasive reduction and percutaneous fixation in managing displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures
Int Orthop. 2014 Dec;38(12):2505-12Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
45 displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures were randomized to surgery through one of two methods: minimally invasive reduction and percutaneous fixation (MIRPF), or open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of wound healing problems, functional outcome, and radiological outcome between the two procedures. Follow-up was performed over 1 yea...
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