Intramedullary nail fixation versus locking plate fixation for adults with a fracture of the distal tibia: the UK FixDT RCT

Intramedullary nail fixation versus locking plate fixation for adults with a fracture of the distal tibia: the UK FixDT RCT

Background: The best treatment for fractures of the distal tibia remains controversial. Most of these fractures require surgical fixation, but the outcomes are unpredictable and complications are common. Objectives: To assess disability, quality of life, complications and resource use in patients tr...

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Main Authors: Matthew L Costa, Juul Achten, Susie Hennings, Nafisa Boota, James Griffin, Stavros Petrou, Mandy Maredza, Melina Dritsaki, Thomas Wood, James Masters, Ian Pallister, Sarah E Lamb, Nick R Parsons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2018-05-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
distal tibia
fracture
fixation
locking plate
intramedullary nail
disability
health-related quality of life
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta22250

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta22250

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