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Open reduction increases complication risk in young adults with intracapsular hip fracture
August 2013
Open reduction increases complication risk in young adults with intracapsular hip fracture
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Complications after intracapsular hip fractures in young adults. A meta-analysis of 18 published studies involving 564 fractures
Injury. 2005 Jan;36(1):131-41.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
18 studies were identified (564 fractures) that assessed the use of open versus closed reduction in young adults with sustained displaced and undisplaced intracapsular hip fractures. The results of the meta-analysis indicate that non-union and avascular necrosis occurred more frequently following displaced fractures than undisplaced fractures. Furthermore, the incidence of non-union was significan...
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