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Similar efficacy of intramedullary nail and plate fixation for distal tibial fractures
June 2015
Similar efficacy of intramedullary nail and plate fixation for distal tibial fractures
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Intramedullary nail versus plate treatments for distal tibial fractures: A meta-analysis
Int J Surg. 2015 Apr;16(Pt A):60-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
6 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 10 clinical controlled trials (CCTs) involving 1140 patients were included in this meta-analysis, comparing plate fixation and intramedullary nail (IMN) technique in distal tibial fracture treatment. Pooled results indicated that IMN treatment had significantly lower incidence of superficial infection (SI), but significantly higher risk of malunion. The me...
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