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Lower rate of treatment failure with surgical vs. conservative treatment for unstable ankle fracture
October 2019
Lower rate of treatment failure with surgical vs. conservative treatment for unstable ankle fracture
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A Systematic Review Investigating the Effectiveness of Surgical Versus Conservative Management of Unstable Ankle Fractures in Adults
Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Aug;25(4):409-417.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Five studies (951 patients) were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing surgical and conservative treatment of unstable ankle fractures. Outcomes of interest included the risk of non-union, mal-union, infection, radiological signs of osteoarthritis, and early treatment failure, as well as functional outcomes. Pooled results for the risk of non-union, mal-union and early tre...
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