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Small vs. Large Diameter Intramedullary Nails for Simple Diaphyseal Tibial Shaft Fractures
December 2022
Small vs. Large Diameter Intramedullary Nails for Simple Diaphyseal Tibial Shaft Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Are small-diameter intramedullary nails enough for treating simple diaphyseal tibial fractures? A comparative study between small versus large nails
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2022 Oct;48(5):3677-3681.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty patients with simple diaphyseal tibial fractures were randomized to receive fracture fixation with a small diameter (n=30) or a large diameter interlocking reamed intramedullary nail (n=30). The outcomes of interest included radiological exposure, operative time, time to union, the incidence of anterior knee pain, return to full knee range of motion, and post-operative complications. The sm...
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