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Distal radial fracture: MICRONAIL system versus volar locking plate over 12 months postop
March 2015
Distal radial fracture: MICRONAIL system versus volar locking plate over 12 months postop
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Treatment of extra-articular and simple articular distal radial fractures with intramedullary nail versus volar locking plate
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2013 Sep;38(7):774-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
62 patients with unstable distal radial fractures were randomized to undergo either closed reduction and internal fixation with an intramedullary nail (MICRONAIL) or open reduction and internal fixation with a volar locking plate, to compare the functional, clinical and radiographic outcomes associated with these two treatments methods. Results indicated that the intramedullary MICRONAIL system yi...
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