Pin vs plate fixation for metacarpal fractures: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background The differences in the clinical and functional outcomes of closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation and open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) using plate and screws have been systematically synthesized by one meta-analysis. With newer studies being published, an effo...

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Main Authors: Xiangting Zhu, Hongwei Zhang, Jingying Wu, Shiwei Wang, Lin Miao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-02057-y