Plating versus intramedullary fixation for mid-shaft clavicle fractures: a systemic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
PeerJ, 2016 Background. Plate fixation and intramedullary fixation are the most commonly used surgical treatment options for mid-shaft clavicle fractures; the latter method has demonstrated better performance in some studies. Objectives.
Yan Gao +5 more
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Biomechanical comparison of plate, intramedullary screw, and headless compression screw fixation in Danis–Weber type B lateral malleolar fractures [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchBackground Weber type B transsyndesmotic fractures are the most common type of lateral malleolar fractures, a common ankle fracture type. Although several surgical techniques are available for fixation, no clinical consensus exists regarding the optimal ...
Chen-Yuan Yang +3 more
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Intramedullary Fixation of Distal Fibula Fractures
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2020 Category: Ankle; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: For unstable ankle fractures, surgeons typically employ the long-time standard of care; that is, open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws.
Benjamin D. Umbel DO +2 more
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Intramedullary Screw Fixation for Midshaft Clavicle Fractures
Arthroscopy TechniquesOperative fixation for acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures provides improved functional outcomes and patient satisfaction over nonoperative treatment.
Robert Thurston Bents, M.D. +1 more
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A Comparative Study Between Plate Fixation and Intramedullary Fixation for Displaced Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures in Adults [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2022 INTRODUCTION: Clavicle fractures are frequently encountered by orthopaedic surgeons. Though multiple treatment techniques have been described in literature, open reduction and internal fixation with plating and intramedullary nailing are preferred in ...
Vajrangi A, Shetty SV, Shenoy RM
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Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021 Background: Fracture of the tibia shaft accounts for 17% of lower extremity fractures, with concurrent fibula fracture in about 78% of these cases. Intramedullary fixation for fibula fractures can restore fibula alignment and thus facilitate fracture ...
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Comparative Study between Intramedullary Screw versus Tension Band wiring Fixation for Simple Displaced Olecranon Fractures [PDF]
Egyptian Journal of Medical Research, 2023 The goal of this study is to evaluate both functional and radiological outcomes in olecranon fractures management with both techniques; intramedullary screw and tension band wiring.
Mahmoud Genedi +2 more
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One quick and simple fixation method: posterior malleolus fractures in spiral tibial fractures
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2023 Objective Spiral fracture of tibia combined with posterior malleolar fracture (PMF) is a special and regular injury. There is no uniform fixation method for PMF in this kind of injury.
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LOCKING INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL VERSUS PLATE AND SCREWS FOR FIXATION IN TIBIAL DIAPHYSEAL FRACTURE [PDF]
Basrah Journal of Surgery, 2016 Diaphyseal tibial fracture is the most common fractured long bone because of it is subcutaneous position anteromedially and thinner diaphysis distally.
Ali A Alwan Al-Tamimi +1 more
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Intramedullary Nailing of Periarticular Fractures [PDF]
, 2018 Plate fixation has historically been the preferred surgical treatment method for periarticular fractures of the lower extremity. This trend has stemmed from difficulties with fracture reduction and concerns of inadequate fixation with intramedullary ...
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