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Lower disability in short term for plate vs nail fixation of midshaft clavicular fracture
June 2015
Lower disability in short term for plate vs nail fixation of midshaft clavicular fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Operative treatment of dislocated midshaft clavicular fractures: plate or intramedullary nail fixation? A randomized controlled trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Apr 15;97(8):613-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients with displaced midshaft clavicular fracture were randomized to receive either open reduction and internal plate fixation, or intramedullary nailing. The purpose of this study was to determine and compare short- and midterm functional results and complication rates between fixation methods. In the short term (<6 months), less disability cumulatively was observed for the plate fixation ...
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