Comparison of intramedullary nailing and plate fixation in distal tibial fractures with metaphyseal damage: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Comparison of intramedullary nailing and plate fixation in distal tibial fractures with metaphyseal damage: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Distal metadiaphyseal tibial fractures are commonly seen lower limb fractures. Intramedullary nail fixation (IMN) and plate internal fixation (PL) are the two mainstay treatments for tibial fractures, but agreement on the best internal fixation for distal tibial fractures is stil...

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Main Authors: Liangcong Hu, Yuan Xiong, Bobin Mi, Adriana C. Panayi, Wu Zhou, Yi Liu, Jing Liu, Hang Xue, Chengcheng Yan, Abudula Abududilibaier, Lang Chen, Guohui Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Distal tibial fracture
Distal metaphyseal fractures
Intramedullary nail
Plate
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-1037-1

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