Distal Fibula Fractures-Intramedullary Fixation Versus Plating: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Control Trials

• Published in: Foot and ankle specialist Vol. 17; no. 6; p. 621
• Main Authors: Raj, Vikash, Barik, Sitanshu, Richa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2024
• Subjects: Bone Plates; Fibula - injuries; Fibula - surgery; Fibula Fractures; Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation; Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary - adverse effects; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary - instrumentation; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary - methods; Fractures, Bone - surgery; Humans; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; fibular intramedullary nailing; Olerud-Molander score; distal fibula; fibular plating

The aim of the present study is to compare the functional scores and complications of intramedullary fixation versus plate osteosynthesis of distal fibular fractures in adults. Study was performed in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses format from MEDLI...