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Fibular Nail for Unstable Ankle Fractures
February 2010
Fibular Nail for Unstable Ankle Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Two-Center, International Trial Comparing the Fibular Nail With Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Unstable Ankle Fractures in Younger Patients.
J Orthop Trauma . 2022 Jan 1;36(1):36-42.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and twenty five patients undergoing operative management for unstable ankle fractures were randomized to receive a fibular nail (n=63) or open reduction and internal fixation with a plate construct (n=62). The primary outcome of interest was patient function at 1 year, evalutated with the Olerud and Molander score. Secondary outcomes of interest were adverse events, infection rates and...
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