Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jul 2022
Review Meta AnalysisOutcomes and complications following flexible intramedullary nailing for the treatment of tibial fractures in children: a meta-analysis.
Tibial shaft fractures are common occurrence in children and surgical treatment is sometimes required, particularly in unstable or open fractures, and in polytrauma. The aim of this study was to investigate the available evidence on the efficacy and safety of flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) for both open and closed tibia fractures in children, exploring the main surgical outcomes and rate of complications. ⋯ FIN offers excellent outcomes for the treatment of paediatric tibia shaft fractures. Patients presenting with an open fracture have a higher but acceptable complication rate. Comparative studies are needed to clarify if other treatments have superior outcomes.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jul 2022
Meta AnalysisShort versus long cephalomedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures: a meta-analysis of 3208 patients.
The purpose of the study was to compare treatment outcomes after short or long cephalomedullary nailing for intertrochanteric femur fractures. ⋯ Meta-analysis; Level III, therapeutic.