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Similar Scores for Disability, QoL & Function for IMN & Plate Fixation in Distal Tibial Fractures
February 2021
Similar Scores for Disability, QoL & Function for IMN & Plate Fixation in Distal Tibial Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Plating with Intramedullary Nailing for Extra-articular Distal Tibial Fractures
Injury . 2021 Jan;52(1):19-25Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Four hundred and ninety patients with extra-articular distal tibial fractures were randomized to intramedullary nailing (IMN; n=245) or plate fixation (n=245) treatments. The primary outcome of interest was the disability rating index (DRI) at 12-months follow-up. Secondary outcomes include the following: the Olerud-Molander Ankle Score (OMAS), Short Form-12 (SF-12) questionnaire, and the DRI, eva...
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