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Intramedullary nail vs. minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in distal tibial fixation
November 2015
Intramedullary nail vs. minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in distal tibial fixation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Intramedullary nailing versus minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for distal extra-articular tibial fractures: a prospective randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sci. 2015 Jul;20(4):695-701.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
25 patients were randomized to receive either minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) or intramedullary nailing (IMN) for an extra-articular distal tibial fracture. The purpose of the study was to compare the two treatment methods and assess whether one was superior to the other in treating extra-articular distal tibial fractures. The results of this study showed similarity in functional an...
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