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OTA 2015: No difference in steel vs. bioabsorbable screws for ligamentous Lisfranc injury
October 2015
OTA 2015: No difference in steel vs. bioabsorbable screws for ligamentous Lisfranc injury
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Randomized, Prospective Comparison of Bioabsorbable and Steel Screw Fixation of Lisfranc Injuries
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Synopsis
40 patients with acute, closed, unstable ligamentous Lisfranc injuries were randomized to receive either steel or bioabsorbable screws for fixation. The purpose of the study was to compare long-term clinical and radiological outcomes of the two screw types. Steel screws were routinely removed within 9 months of insertion as per the study protocol. Results demonstrated that the screw types offered ...
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