Effect of buried vs. exposed Kirschner wire osteosynthesis on phalangeal, metacarpal and distal radial fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background During Kirschner wire osteosynthesis for phalangeal, metacarpal and distal radial fractures, a key clinical decision is whether to leave a Kirschner wire exposed or bury it beneath the skin. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the clinical effect of buried and exp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Arthroplasty |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42836-020-0021-5 |