Comparing external fixators and intramedullary nailing for treating open tibia fractures: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Comparing external fixators and intramedullary nailing for treating open tibia fractures: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background External fixators (EFs) and intramedullary nailing (IMN) are two effective methods for open tibial fractures. However, both methods have advantages and disadvantages, and the optimal surgical approach remains controversial. Thus, we performed a meta-analysis of randomized control...

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Main Authors: Jun Liu, Lifeng Xie, Li Liu, Guicheng Gao, Ping Zhou, Dejun Chu, Dewei Qiu, Jun Tao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Open tibia fractures
Tibia fractures
External fixators
Intramedullary nailing
Meta-analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03490-x

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